14 They must not sell or exchange any of it. This is the best of the land and must not pass into other hands, because it is holy to the Lord.
14 And they shall not sell of it, neither exchange, nor alienate the firstfruits of the land: for it is holy unto the Lord.
14 They shall not sell or exchange any of it. They shall not alienate this choice portion of the land, for it is holy to the Lord.
14 They are not permitted to sell or trade any of it. It's the choice part of the land, to say nothing of being holy to God.
14 And they shall not sell or exchange any of it; they may not alienate this best part of the land, for it is holy to the Lord.
14 None of this special land may ever be sold or traded or used by others, for it belongs to the Lord ; it is set apart as holy.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Ezekiel 48:14
Chapter Summary
Here is a description of the several portions of the land belonging to each tribe. In gospel times, behold all things are become new. Much is wrapped up in emblems and numbers. This method God has used to state mysterious truths in his word, not to be more clearly revealed till the proper time and season. But into the church of Christ, both in its state of warfare and triumph, there is free access by faith, from every side. Christ has opened the kingdom of heaven for all believers. Whoever will, may come, and take of the water of life, of the tree of life, freely. The Lord is there, in his church, to be nigh unto them in all they call upon him for. This is true of every real Christian; whatever soul has in it a living principle of grace, it may truly be said, The Lord is there. May we be found citizens of this holy city, and act agreeably to that character; and have the benefit of the Lord's presence with us, in life, in death, and for evermore.