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Ezekiel 48:6 Cross-References
Explore 3 cross-references for Ezekiel 48:6 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ezekiel chapter 48 verse 6 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And by the border of Ephraim, from the east side even unto the west side, a portion for Reuben.”
Ezekiel 48:6 (KJV)
Commentary on Ezekiel 48:6
And by the border of Ephraim, from the east side even unto the west side, a portion for Reuben. Reuben, Jacob's firstborn by Leah, receives the sixth portion. Historically, Reuben lost birthright privileges due to sexual sin (Genesis 35:22, 49:3-4: "unstable as water, you shall not have preeminence, because you went up to your father's bed"). His tribe settled east of Jordan (Numbers 32), participated half-heartedly in the conquest (Joshua 22:1-6), and was among the first exiled.That Reuben receives full inheritance in Ezekiel's vision—not preeminent position but not excluded either—demonstrat...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ezekiel 48:6
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“And Moses gave unto the tribe of the children of Reuben inheritance according to their families.”
“and bore a son”