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Ezekiel 48:31 Cross-References

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And the gates of the city shall be after the names of the tribes of Israel: three gates northward; one gate of Reuben, one gate of Judah, one gate of Levi.

Ezekiel 48:31 (KJV)

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Jacobsecond-born son of Isaac (GEN 25:25-26)

Commentary on Ezekiel 48:31

The gate naming—'the gates of the city shall be after the names of the tribes of Israel: three gates northward; one gate of Reuben, one gate of Judah, one gate of Levi'—commemorates all twelve tribes. Each tribe receives recognition through named gates, preventing tribal hierarchy or favorites. The Hebrew שְׁעָרִים (she'arim, 'gates') serve both functional (access) and symbolic (identity) purposes. The equal gate distribution (three per side, four sides, twelve total) ensures comprehensive representation. Reformed theology sees this as picturing the church: built on twelve apostles (Ephesians ...

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