Ezekiel 48:5By the border of Manasseh, from the east side to the west side, Ephraim, one portion.
The setting
Babylon, ~573 BC. Ezekiel, exiled priest, receives detailed vision of restored Israel with perfect tribal boundaries. Modern Iraq.
The emotion here: overwhelmed by intricate divine blueprints
The original word
gĕbûl (גְּבוּל) — boundary, border; implies divine order and security
Why it matters
Ephraim was the dominant tribe of the northern kingdom before exile
Read with care
What most readers miss in Ezekiel 48:5
Each tribe gets EQUAL portions — unlike original unequal inheritances
Common misconceptionPeople think this describes heaven, but it's God's promise for restored earthly Israel with perfect justice — no tribe favored over another.
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Bible Genome reading
Ezekiel 48:5 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Ezekiel 48:5 comes from the book of Ezekiel, written during the Exile period. These words are attributed to Ezekiel. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 40% and a tone that is commanding. It belongs to the vision genre of biblical literature. Key themes include restoration, inheritance. Notable phrases: Ephraim, one portion. 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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