Ezekiel 47:16Hamath, Berothah, Sibraim, which is between the border of Damascus and the border of Hamath; Hazer Hatticon, which is by the border of Hauran.
The setting
Babylon, ~571 BC. Ezekiel, an exiled priest, receives God's detailed blueprint for a restored Israel including precise border coordinates in modern-day Syria and Lebanon...
The emotion here: overwhelmed by detailed revelation while homesick
The original word
gebul (גבול) — boundary, territory marked by physical landmarks
Why it matters
Hamath was a powerful Hittite city-state that controlled trade routes between Mesopotamia and Egypt
Read with care
What most readers miss in Ezekiel 47:16
These aren't just maps — God is promising exiles their children will have EXACT addresses
Common misconceptionPeople think this is boring geography, but these are GPS coordinates for hope — God telling homeless exiles exactly where their grandchildren will live.
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Verses that echo Ezekiel 47:16
Bible Genome reading
Ezekiel 47:16 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Ezekiel 47:16 comes from the book of Ezekiel, written during the Exile period. These words are attributed to God. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 30% and a tone that is commanding. It belongs to the vision genre of biblical literature. Key themes include boundaries, restoration. Notable phrases: Hamath; Berothah; border. This verse contains a promise of God. This verse contains prophecy.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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