Ezekiel 47:20 nasb — "The west side shall be the Great Sea, from the south border to a point opposite Lebo-hamath. This is the west side.

NASB

""The west side shall be the Great Sea, from the south border to a point opposite Lebo-hamath. This is the west side."

— Ezekiel 47:20, NASB

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Ezekiel 47 — Context

17

"The boundary shall extend from the sea to Hazar-enan at the border of Damascus, and on the north toward the north is the border of Hamath. This is the north side.

18

"The east side, from between Hauran, Damascus, Gilead and the land of Israel, shall be the Jordan; from the north border to the eastern sea you shall measure. This is the east side.

19

"The south side toward the south shall extend from Tamar as far as the waters of Meribath-kadesh, to the brook of Egypt and to the Great Sea. This is the south side toward the south.

20

"The west side shall be the Great Sea, from the south border to a point opposite Lebo-hamath. This is the west side.

21

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

22

"You shall divide it by lot for an inheritance among yourselves and among the aliens who stay in your midst, who bring forth sons in your midst. And they shall be to you as the native-born among the sons of Israel; they shall be allotted an inheritance with you among the tribes of Israel.

23

"And in the tribe with which the alien stays, there you shall give him his inheritance," declares the Lord GOD.

Ezekiel 47:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 47:20 say?
Ezekiel 47:20 in the NASB reads: “"The west side shall be the Great Sea, from the south border to a point opposite Lebo-hamath. This is the west side.”
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 (NASB): “"The west side shall be the Great Sea, from the south border to a point opposite Lebo-hamath. This is the west side.” 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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