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Discover the Arts! Each day a different image from the Literary, Performing, or Visual Arts representing a portion of Scripture plus an explanation with links 2019 May 12
Ezekiel 48
   Image 1: Joseph Receives His Father and Brothers in Egypt (1655) Salomon de Bray (1597-1664) Dutch Golden Age Baroque Style Private Collection Image Source: Web Gallery of Art ~~~~~~~~~~
Image 2: The Divisions of the Land, From The Temple of Ezekiel's Prophecy (1887) Henry Sulley (1845-1940) In the Book The Temple of Ezekiel's Prophecy, Henry Sulley, p. 148. ~~~~~~~~~~
Image 3: Perspective View of Gate and Cellae, From The Temple of Ezekiel's Prophecy (1887) Henry Sulley (1845-1940) In the Book The Temple of Ezekiel's Prophecy, Henry Sulley, p. 25. Click or open in a new tab for full size graphics.
[ Illustration: The First Image relates to the symbolism in today's chapter, which is of a regathering of Israel and of a unity such as the reunion of Joseph with his father, as depicted. The Second Image shows the divisions of the Land and gives an alternate interpretation of the extent of the eastern boundary. The Third Image provides a close up view of one of the gates of the city. ] [ Disclaimer: The illustrations which I have used for these studies are useful for visualizing Ezekiel's words. They vary in detail, but they provide a number of insights derived from careful study of the text. It should be noted, however, that those who provide these illustrations vary widely in their theological ideas. In a few cases, the ideas are heretical. Let the reader therefore search the Scriptures for clarity and light. ] SPECIAL NOTE: [ I will again be working through the Scriptures from Genesis to Revelation. I will be adding links, resources, images, and the like, upgrading the former work-through which began with the 2013-10-12 posting which can be found, along with the full Genesis to Revelation postings, in the Archive Page. Postings will be at midnight Eastern Time, as I am able. However, no chapters will be skipped, even though a posting may be late. And all postings will be housed in the Archive Page. ] Explanation: In Ezekiel 48, Ezekiel's visions come to a close with a description of the allotment of the land among the 12 tribes. In this vision, no tribes inherit anything east of the Jordan, as was the case in the original conquest under Joshua. However, north of the Sea of Galilee the allotments widen eastward. The western borders go to the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. Also, the northern and southern borders of each tribe are parallel to one another, which was hardly ever the case in the original division of the land. Also, the chapter describes a central sanctuary with seven tribes on the north and five tribes on the south. In and around the sanctuary are allotments for the prince, the Levites, the Priests, and representatives of the tribes. This whole area is holy and belongs to the LORD (Ezekiel 45:1-7). It is also worth noting that the sons of Jacob's wives are nearest to the central portion of the land, and the sons of the slave wives are furthest away. 1. The Land Apportionment (1-29). a. Northern: The Inheritance of the Seven Northern Tribes (1-7). Dan, Asher, Naphtali, Manasseh, Ephraim, Reuben, and Judah inherit in the North. Reuben and half of the tribe of Manasseh had previously been on the eastern side of the Jordan River. b. Central: The Inheritance of the LORD - The Gift (Oblation, Heave-Offering, "Terumah") (8-22). 1). The LORD's Portion: The Larger Oblation (Gift) (8-9). The whole central region is a gift to the LORD, but he is especially in possession of the Temple and its Sanctuary (the Holy of Holies), in particular. 2). The Priest's Portion: The Smaller Oblation (Gift) (10-12). The Priests who are descendants of Zadok have a portion within the large central part of the land. 3). The Levites' Portion (13-14). The Levites have an area which is equal to the Priests' portion. 4). The Citizens' Portion (15-20). The citizens of the new city came from all of the tribes of Israel. They farmed the land allotted to them. 5). The Prince's Portion (21-22). The Prince had a two-part portion on the east and on the west. Between the two parts were the portions of the priests, the Levites, the sanctuary, and the city. c. Southern: The Inheritance of the Five Southern Tribes (23-29). Benjamin, Simeon, Issachar, Zebulun, and Gad inherit in the South. Issachar and Zebulun had previously been in the north. Gad had previously been on the eastern side of the Jordan River. 2. The New City (30-35). The city has three gates on each side, one for each of the twelve tribes. On the north are the gates for Reuben Judah, and Levi. On the east are the gates for Joseph, Benjamin, and Dan. On the south are the gates for Simeon, Issachar, and Zebulun. On the west are the gates for Gad, Asher, and Naphtali. The circumference of the city is 18,000 units, presumably "measures," as in the context (verse 30). However, "measures" is not a specific unit; it only designates the act or the result of measuring. Speculation on the circumference of the city varies widely -- from 6 miles (1.5 miles on each side), to 37 miles (9.25 miles on each side), to 32,000 miles (8,000 miles on each side). Various commentators note that Josephus, a Jewish historian in the time of Jesus, said that the circumference of Jerusalem in his day was 33 stadia, or 4 miles (1 mile on each side). The 6 mile figure seems to be more in accord with the other measurements in chapters 40-48. But the important thing about the city is that its name is "The LORD is there." It is his presence, not the size or the other details about the city, that make it unique and very special. [ Sermons: Patrick Fairbairn. Matthew Henry. Matthew Poole. Various. ] Bible Chronologies -- Genesis to Revelation [Traditional Patriarchal Chronology. Judges Period Chronology 1. Judges Period Chronology 2. Kings of Judah and Israel #1. Kings of Judah and Israel #2]. [Intertestamental Period Chronology 1. Intertestamental Period Chronology 2. Intertestamental Period Chronology 3. Intertestamental Period Chronology 4. Intertestamental Period Chronology 5.] [New Testament Chronology 1. New Testament Chronology 2. New Testament Chronology 3. New Testament Chronology 4. New Testament Chronology 5.] RESOURCES PLEASE NOTE: Use the resources on this and other sites thoughtfully, particularly the commentaries and encyclopedias. I have attempted to list conservative, scholarly resources. However, some providers use liberal or liberal-influenced commentaries such as the Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges (in Bible Hub). Such commentaries are undoubtedly included by the provider for the wealth of useful information and comments which they provide. By consulting several commentaries, it should be fairly easy to sort out the wheat from the chaff. If, however, you would like personal assistance, write to me at AD LIB ARTS EMAIL. [ THEMATICALLY AND CHRONOLOGICALLY RELATED SCRIPTURES: Ezekiel 48: Ezekiel 33. Ezekiel 34. Ezekiel 35. Ezekiel 36. Ezekiel 37. Ezekiel 38. Ezekiel 39. Ezekiel 40. Ezekiel 41. Ezekiel 42. Ezekiel 43. Ezekiel 44. Ezekiel 45. Ezekiel 46. Ezekiel 47. Ezekiel 48. ] [1] Exodus 1:1-15; Revelation 7:4-8; Ezekiel 47:15-17. [2] Genesis 30:12-13; Joshua 19:24-31. [3] Genesis 30:7-8; Joshua 19:32-39. [4] Genesis 41:51; Genesis 48:5; Genesis 48:14-20; Joshua 13:29-31; Joshua 17:1-11. [5] Joshua 16:1-10; Joshua 17:8-10; Joshua 17:14-18. [6] Genesis 29:32; Genesis 49:3-4; Joshua 13:15-21. [7] Genesis 29:35; Joshua 15:1-63; Joshua 19:9. [8] Ezekiel 45:1-7; Zechariah 2:11-12. [9] Ezekiel 45:1-4. [10] Ezekiel 45:4; Numbers 35:1-9; Joshua 21:1-45. [11] Ezekiel 40:46; Ezra 2:40-58; Nehemiah 7:43-60; Ezekiel 43:19; Ezekiel 44:10; Ezekiel 44:15-16. [12] Ezekiel 45:4; Leviticus 27:21. [13] Ezekiel 45:3; Deuteronomy 12:19; Luke 10:7. [14] Leviticus 25:34; Leviticus 25:23-24; 1 Kings 21:4. [15] Ezekiel 22:26; Ezekiel 42:20; Ezekiel 44:23; Ezekiel 45:1; Ezekiel 45:6; Ezekiel 45:9-10; Ezekiel 42:13-19. [16] Leviticus 21:16. [17] Revelation 21:16. [18] Nehemiah 7:46-62. [19] Ezekiel 45:6; 1 Kings 4:7-23; Nehemiah 11:1-36. [20] Revelation 21:16. [21] Ezekiel 34:23-24; Ezekiel 37:24; Ezekiel 45:7-8; Hosea 1:11. [22] Ezekiel 45:7. [23] Joshua 18:21-28. [24] Joshua 19:1-9. [25] Joshua 19:17-23. [26] Joshua 19:10-16. [27] Joshua 13:24-28. [28] Ezekiel 47:15; Ezekiel 47:19-20; Numbers 20:1; Numbers 20:13; Psalm 106:32. [29] Ezekiel 47:13-22; Numbers 34:2; Numbers 34:13; Joshua 13:1 - 21:45. [30] Revelation 21:12-13; Revelation 21:16; Revelation 21:21; Revelation 21:25. [31-34] Isaiah 26:1-2; Isaiah 54:12; Isaiah 60:11; Revelation 21:16; Isaiah 2:2. [35] Jeremiah 33:16; Zechariah 14:21; Psalm 46:5; Isaiah 24:23; Jeremiah 3:17; Revelation 21:3; Revelation 21:12; Revelation 13:16; John 6:56; Revelation 21:2-3; Revelation 22:3. -- From Treasury of Scripture Knowledge & Others ] [ CHRONOLOGY: GENERAL. Patriarchs (Traditional). Judges # 1. Judges # 2. Kings # 1. Kings # 2. Prophets # 1. Prophets # 2. NT # 1. NT # 2. NT # 3. ] [ MAPS: Maps # 1. Maps # 2. Maps # 3. Maps # 4. Maps # 5. ] [ COMMENTARIES, ETC: GENERAL: Bible Study Tools; Bible Hub: Study Light; Blue Letter Bible // PSALMS: Monergism: Precept Austin: The Treasury of David; John Gill; John Calvin - Volumes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5] [ MUSIC: GENERAL: The Cyber Hymnal // PSALMS: Genevan Psalter (Instrumental). PROVERBS: Book of Proverbs. ECCLESIASTES: Book of Ecclesiastes Dramatized. SONG OF SOLOMON: Song of Solomon Dramatized. ISAIAH: Isaiah Dramatized. JEREMIAH: Jeremiah Dramatized. LAMENTATIONS: Lamentations Dramatized. EZEKIEL: Ezekiel Dramatized. VARIOUS ARTISTS: Micha'el Ben David. Sons of Korah. Fernando Ortega. Janet Isaac Morrison. Music of the Bible Revealed - Suzanne Haik-Vantoura. Dr. David Erb. Gregorian Chants. ] HARMONY OF THE LAW GOSPEL HARMONIES Gospel Harmony - Summary | The Harmony of the Gospels - Augustine | Gospel Harmony Chart - Online Bible Greek Harmony of the Gospels - Robertson - (Downloadable PDF) | Gospel Harmony in English - Robertson - (Downloadable PDF) HEBREW AND GREEK INTERLINEAR BIBLES Ezekiel Detailed Outline Ezekiel 48 Map 1: Bible Nations | Map 2: Empire of David and Solomon Map 3: Kingdoms of Judah and Israel | Post Exile Chronology. 3. After the Siege of Jerusalem (Ezekiel 33:1 - Ezekiel 48:35) - 586-570 B.C. Babylon D. The Return Motif (37:1 - 48:35) 3). Renewal: The New Temple and the New Land (40:1 - 48:35) b). The New Land (Continued) (45:1 - 48:35) 30 And these are the goings out of the city 35 It was round about [circling] eighteen thousand measures: The LORD is there.
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