Ezekiel 48:20 net — The whole allotment will be eight and a quarter miles square, you must set apart the holy allotment with the possession…

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"The whole allotment will be eight and a quarter miles square, you must set apart the holy allotment with the possession of the city."

— Ezekiel 48:20, NET Bible

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Ezekiel 48 — Context

17

The city will have open spaces: On the north there will be 437½ feet, on the south 437½ feet, on the east 437½ feet, and on the west 437½ feet.

18

The remainder of the length alongside the holy allotment will be three and one-third miles to the east and three and one-third miles toward the west, and it will be beside the holy allotment. Its produce will be for food for the workers of the city.

19

The workers of the city from all the tribes of Israel will cultivate it.

20

The whole allotment will be eight and a quarter miles square, you must set apart the holy allotment with the possession of the city.

21

“The rest, on both sides of the holy allotment and the property of the city, will belong to the prince. Extending from the eight and a quarter miles of the holy allotment to the east border, and westward from the eight and a quarter miles to the west border, alongside the portions, it will belong to the prince. The holy allotment and the sanctuary of the temple will be in the middle of it.

22

The property of the Levites and of the city will be in the middle of that which belongs to the prince. The portion between the border of Judah and the border of Benjamin will be for the prince.

23

“As for the rest of the tribes: From the east side to the west side, Benjamin will have one portion.

Ezekiel 48:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 48:20 say?
Ezekiel 48:20 in the NET Bible reads: “The whole allotment will be eight and a quarter miles square, you must set apart the holy allotment with the possession 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 (NET): “The whole allotment will be eight and a quarter miles square, you must set apart the holy allotment with the possession 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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