28 " 'I am to be the only inheritance the priests have. You are to give them no possession in Israel; I will be their possession.

Other Translations of Ezekiel 44:28

King James Version

28 And it shall be unto them for an inheritance: I am their inheritance: and ye shall give them no possession in Israel: I am their possession.

English Standard Version

28 "This shall be their inheritance: I am their inheritance: and you shall give them no possession in Israel; I am their possession.

The Message

28 "As to priests owning land, I am their inheritance. Don't give any land in Israel to them. I am their 'land,' their inheritance.

New King James Version

28 "It shall be, in regard to their inheritance, that I am their inheritance. You shall give them no possession in Israel, for I am their possession.

New Living Translation

28 "The priests will not have any property or possession of land, for I alone am their special possession.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Ezekiel 44:28

Chapter Summary

This chapter contains ordinances relative to the true priests. The prince evidently means Christ, and the words in verse 2, may remind us that no other can enter heaven, the true sanctuary, as Christ did; namely, by virtue of his own excellency, and his personal holiness, righteousness, and strength. He who is the Brightness of Jehovah's glory entered by his own holiness; but that way is shut to the whole human race, and we all must enter as sinners, by faith in his blood, and by the power of his grace.