15 “The remaining area, 1⅔ of a mile[a] wide and 8⅓ miles[b] long, will be for common use by the city,(A) for both residential and open space. The city will be in the middle of it. 16 These are the city’s measurements:

1½ miles[c] on the north side;
1½ miles[d] on the south side;
1½ miles[e] on the east side;
and 1½ miles[f] on the west side.

17 The city’s open space will extend:

425 feet[g] to the north,
425 feet[h] to the south,
425 feet[i] to the east,
and 425 feet[j] to the west.

18 “The remainder of the length alongside the holy donation will be 3⅓ miles[k] to the east and 3⅓ miles[l] to the west. It will run alongside the holy donation. Its produce will be food for the workers of the city. 19 The city’s workers from all the tribes of Israel will cultivate it.(B) 20 The entire donation will be 8⅓ miles[m] by 8⅓ miles;[n] you are to set apart the holy donation along with the city property as a square area.

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Footnotes

  1. Ezekiel 48:15 Lit 5,000 [cubits]
  2. Ezekiel 48:15 Lit 25,000 [cubits]
  3. Ezekiel 48:16 Lit 4,500 [cubits]
  4. Ezekiel 48:16 Lit 4,500 [cubits]
  5. Ezekiel 48:16 Lit 4,500 [cubits]
  6. Ezekiel 48:16 Lit 4,500 [cubits]
  7. Ezekiel 48:17 Lit 250 [cubits]
  8. Ezekiel 48:17 Lit 250 [cubits]
  9. Ezekiel 48:17 Lit 250 [cubits]
  10. Ezekiel 48:17 Lit 250 [cubits]
  11. Ezekiel 48:18 Lit 10,000 [cubits]
  12. Ezekiel 48:18 Lit 10,000 [cubits]
  13. Ezekiel 48:20 Lit 25,000 [cubits]
  14. Ezekiel 48:20 Lit 25,000 [cubits]

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