Ezekiel 48:20 nasb — "The whole allotment shall be 25,by 25,000 cubits; you shall set apart the holy allotment, a square, with the property…

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""The whole allotment shall be 25,by 25,000 cubits; you shall set apart the holy allotment, a square, with the property of the city."

— Ezekiel 48:20, NASB

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Ezekiel 48 — Context

17

"The city shall have open spaces: on the north cubits, on the south 250 cubits, on the east 250 cubits, and on the west 250 cubits.

18

"The remainder of the length alongside the holy allotment shall be 10,cubits toward the east and 10,000 toward the west; and it shall be alongside the holy allotment. And its produce shall be food for the workers of the city.

19

"The workers of the city, out of all the tribes of Israel, shall cultivate it.

20

"The whole allotment shall be 25,by 25,000 cubits; you shall set apart the holy allotment, a square, with the property of the city.

21

"The remainder shall be for the prince, on the one side and on the other of the holy allotment and of the property of the city; in front of the 25,cubits of the allotment toward the east border and westward in front of the 25,000 toward the west border, alongside the portions, it shall be for the prince. And the holy allotment and the sanctuary of the house shall be in the middle of it.

22

"Exclusive of the property of the Levites and the property of the city, which are in the middle of that which belongs to the prince, everything between the border of Judah and the border of Benjamin shall be for the prince.

23

"As for the rest of the tribes: from the east side to the west side, Benjamin, one portion.

Ezekiel 48:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 48:20 say?
Ezekiel 48:20 in the NASB reads: “"The whole allotment shall be 25,by 25,000 cubits; you shall set apart the holy allotment, a square, with the property of the city.”
Where is Ezekiel 48:20 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 48:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 48, 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 48:20.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 48:20 in?
Ezekiel 48:20 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 48:20?
Ezekiel 48:20 reads (NASB): “"The whole allotment shall be 25,by 25,000 cubits; you shall set apart the holy allotment, a square, with the property of the city.” 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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