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Ezekiel 46:16

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¶ Thus saith the Lord God; If the prince give a gift unto any of his sons, the inheritance thereof shall be his sons’; it shall be their possession by inheritance.
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  1. 2 Chronicles 21:3Rank 1 from verse 16
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    3And their father gave them great gifts of silver, and of gold, and of precious things, with fenced cities in Judah: but the kingdom gave he to Jehoram; because he was the firstborn.

  2. Galatians 4:7Rank 2 from verse 16
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    7Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ.

  3. Genesis 25:5–6Rank 3 from verse 16
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    5¶ And Abraham gave all that he had unto Isaac.

    6But unto the sons of the concubines, which Abraham had, Abraham gave gifts, and sent them away from Isaac his son, while he yet lived, eastward, unto the east country.

  4. John 8:35–36Rank 4 from verse 16
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    35And the servant abideth not in the house for ever: but the Son abideth ever.

    36If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.

  5. Luke 10:42Rank 5 from verse 16
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    42But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.

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Ezekiel 46:16

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Lord

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1. A title of God or Jesus Christ acknowledging authority and rule. 2. A respectful title or address for one in authority.

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GOD

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The divine name of the living God, used chiefly in the title Lord GOD.

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prince

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A chief, head, ruler, governor, commander, noble, or person of leading authority.

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gift

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Sense 1: Something given or bestowed; a present. Sense 2: An endowment or ability. Sense 3: A bribe.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

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inheritance

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A possession, portion, or heritage received by descent, allotment, promise, or divine gift.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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shall

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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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15Thus shall they prepare the lamb, and the meat offering, and the oil, every morning for a continual burnt offering.

16¶ Thus saith the Lord God; If the prince give a gift unto any of his sons, the inheritance thereof shall be his sons’; it shall be their possession by inheritance.

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17But if he give a gift of his inheritance to one of his servants, then it shall be his to the year of liberty; after it shall return to the prince: but his inheritance shall be his sons’ for them.

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