Ezekiel 47:20 cpdv — And the region toward the sea will have its confines from the great sea continuing directly until one arrives at Hamath…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And the region toward the sea will have its confines from the great sea continuing directly until one arrives at Hamath. This is the region of the sea. "

— Ezekiel 47:20, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Ezekiel 47 — Context

17

and the border will be from the sea, even to the entrance of Enon, at the border of Damascus, and from the north to the north, at the border of Hamath, on the northern side.

18

Moreover, the eastern region will be from the midst of Hauran, and from the midst of Damascus, and from the midst of Gilead, and from the midst of the land of Israel, to the Jordan, marking the boundary to the eastern sea. For so shall you measure the eastern region.

19

Now the southern region, toward the meridian, will be from Tamar, even to the Waters of Contradiction at Kadesh, and from the Torrent, even to the great sea. And this is the southern region, toward the meridian.

20

And the region toward the sea will have its confines from the great sea continuing directly until one arrives at Hamath. This is the region of the sea.

21

And you shall divide this land among yourselves according to the tribes of Israel.

22

And you shall distribute it by lot as an inheritance, for yourselves and for the new arrival who will be added to you, who will conceive sons in your midst. And they shall be to you as the indigenous among the sons of Israel. They shall divide the possession with you, in the midst of the tribes of Israel.

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And in whatever tribe the new arrival will be, there you shall give a possession to him, says the Lord God.”

Ezekiel 47:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 47:20 say?
Ezekiel 47:20 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And the region toward the sea will have its confines from the great sea continuing directly until one arrives at Hamath. This is the region of the sea. ”
Where is Ezekiel 47:20 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 47:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 47, verse 20.
Who wrote Ezekiel?
Ezekiel is traditionally attributed to Ezekiel the priest. It was written c. 593–571 BC.
What is the book of Ezekiel about?
Ezekiel ministers among the exiles in Babylon with vivid visions, sign-acts, and oracles. He sees God's glory depart from a defiled temple, then promises dry bones brought to life, a new heart, and a restored temple — pictures of resurrection and the new covenant fulfilled in Christ.
What are the major themes of Ezekiel?
Ezekiel explores themes including Glory of God, Judgment, New Heart, Resurrection, New Temple. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ezekiel 47:20.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 47:20 in?
Ezekiel 47:20 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Ezekiel 47:20?
Ezekiel 47:20 reads (CPDV): “And the region toward the sea will have its confines from the great sea continuing directly until one arrives at Hamath. This is the region of the sea. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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