21 "The remainder shall be for the prince , on the one side and on the other of the holy allotment and of the property of the city ; in front of the 25,000 e e cubits of the allotment toward the east border and westward in front of the 25,000 e e toward the west border , alongside the portions , it shall be for the prince . And the holy allotment and the sanctuary of the house shall be in the middle of it.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Ezekiel 48:21
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.