Ezekiel 47:16 · KJV
"Hamath, Berothah, Sibraim, which is between the border of Damascus and the border of Hamath; Hazar-hatticon, which is by the coast of Hauran."
King James Version
What does Ezekiel 47:16 mean? →Passage Context
14And ye shall inherit it, one as well as another: concerning the which I lifted up mine hand to give it unto your fathers: and this land shall fall unto you for inheritance.
15And this shall be the border of the land toward the north side, from the great sea, the way of Hethlon, as men go to Zedad;
16Hamath, Berothah, Sibraim, which is between the border of Damascus and the border of Hamath; Hazar-hatticon, which is by the coast of Hauran.
17And the border from the sea shall be Hazar-enan, the border of Damascus, and the north northward, and the border of Hamath. And this is the north side.
18And the east side ye shall measure from Hauran, and from Damascus, and from Gilead, and from the land of Israel by Jordan, from the border unto the east sea. And this is the east side.
Reflection Questions
1
What does a defined boundary mean for your personal life?
2
How do you respect the boundaries of others?
3
When have you felt secure in the boundaries set in your life?
Life Application
boundaries
Consider the boundaries in your life and how they protect your well-being. Set healthy boundaries in relationships.
heritage
Learn about your heritage and how it shapes your identity and faith.
Places in This Verse
Hamath(Homs, Syria today)
An ancient city that served as a significant cultural and political center in the region.
Damascus(Damascus, Syria today)
One of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, significant in biblical history.
Hauran(Hauran, Syria today)
A region known for its agriculture and significant in the history of Israel.
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