Ezekiel 45:2

"“‘“Moreover, when you divide by lot the land for inheritance, you shall offer an offering to the LORD, a holy portion of the land. The length shall be the length of twenty-five thousand reeds, and the width shall be ten thousand. It shall be holy in all its border all around."

Key Reflection

This passage emphasizes the sanctity of the land, designating a specific holy portion to be set aside for God's use. The dimensions and holiness underscore the divine sovereignty over territorial blessings, reflecting the idea that even in material possessions, spiritual devotion remains paramount.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

The “sanctuary” here probably means the whole temple precincts. Suburbs -literally, as margin. To mark out more distinctly the sacred precincts, a vacant space of fifty cubits was left on all sides.

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