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Ezekiel 47:22

Ezekiel 47:23 web — It shall happen, that in what tribe the stranger lives, there you shall give him his inheritance, says the Lord Yahweh.

World English Bible

"It shall happen, that in what tribe the stranger lives, there you shall give him his inheritance, says the Lord Yahweh."

— Ezekiel 47:23, World English Bible

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Ezekiel 47 — Context

20

The west side shall be the great sea, from the [south] border as far as over against the entrance of Hamath. This is the west side.

21

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

22

It shall happen, that you shall divide it by lot for an inheritance to you and to the aliens who live among you, who shall father children among you; and they shall be to you as the native-born among the children of Israel; they shall have inheritance with you among the tribes of Israel.

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It shall happen, that in what tribe the stranger lives, there you shall give him his inheritance, says the Lord Yahweh.

Ezekiel 47:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 47:23 say?
Ezekiel 47:23 in the World English Bible reads: “It shall happen, that in what tribe the stranger lives, there you shall give him his inheritance, says the Lord Yahweh.”
Where is Ezekiel 47:23 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 47:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 47, verse 23.
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 47:23.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 47:23 in?
Ezekiel 47:23 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 47:23?
Ezekiel 47:23 reads (WEB): “It shall happen, that in what tribe the stranger lives, there you shall give him his inheritance, says the Lord Yahweh.” 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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