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Ezekiel 11:3 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Ezekiel 11:3 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ezekiel chapter 11 verse 3 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Which say, It is not near; let us build houses: this city is the caldron, and we be the flesh. It is: or, It is not for us to build houses near”
Ezekiel 11:3 (KJV)
Commentary on Ezekiel 11:3
The wicked counsel is quoted: 'It is not near; let us build houses: this city is the caldron, and we are the flesh.' This reveals the leaders' false security and denial of imminent judgment. 'It is not near' contradicts prophetic warnings from Jeremiah and Ezekiel that judgment was imminent. Encouraging people to 'build houses' promoted normalcy bias—life will continue as usual, so invest in long-term plans despite warnings.The proverb 'this city is the caldron, and we are the flesh' reflects confidence in Jerusalem's protection. In a caldron, flesh is preserved and protected from fire. The le...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ezekiel 11:3
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“what is this proverb that you have in the land of Israel”
“behold”
“inhabitant of the land: the time is come”
“saying”
“Let him make speed, let him hasten his work, that we may see it; and let the counsel of the Holy One of Israel draw near and come, that we may know it!”
“like David;”
“they are the flesh”
“and tell them”
“Where is the promise of his coming? For, from the day that the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation.”