Eze 45:1 | MHM | STEP | The Division of the Holy Land This section explains how the land should be divided when the people return from exile. God tells them to plan the division by faith, even before they have the land. This promise would give hope to the people in captivity, showing that not only would they return, but they would grow and fill the land again. The way the land is divided is new and different from the time of Joshua. It points to the future growth of God’s people, including people from all nations, and is also a symbol of the heavenly kingdom. The plan starts with setting apart land for the sanctuary, then for the city, then for the prince, and finally for the rest of the tribes. v. 1–5 : The first portion of land is for the sanctuary and the priests (Ezekiel 45:1 ). This holy land is called an oblation to the Lord . It is a special offering for God, supporting worship and religion. The size is carefully measured so the sanctuary does not take too much land. The priests and Levites live close to the temple so they can serve easily. This shows that ministers should live near where they work.

‏ Ezekiel 45:1

The Division of the Holy Land

This section explains how the land should be divided when the people return from exile. God tells them to plan the division by faith, even before they have the land. This promise would give hope to the people in captivity, showing that not only would they return, but they would grow and fill the land again. The way the land is divided is new and different from the time of Joshua. It points to the future growth of God’s people, including people from all nations, and is also a symbol of the heavenly kingdom. The plan starts with setting apart land for the sanctuary, then for the city, then for the prince, and finally for the rest of the tribes.

v. 1–5: The first portion of land is for the sanctuary and the priests (Ezekiel 45:1 ^a). This holy land is called an oblation to the Lord. It is a special offering for God, supporting worship and religion. The size is carefully measured so the sanctuary does not take too much land. The priests and Levites live close to the temple so they can serve easily. This shows that ministers should live near where they work.