Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Ezekiel 16:17 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Ezekiel 16:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ezekiel chapter 16 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Thou hast also taken thy fair jewels of my gold and of my silver, which I had given thee, and madest to thyself images of men, and didst commit whoredom with them, of men: Heb. of a male”
Ezekiel 16:17 (KJV)
Commentary on Ezekiel 16:17
Thou hast also taken thy fair jewels of my gold and of my silver, which I had given thee, and madest to thyself images of men, and didst commit whoredom with them, Israel not only pursued foreign gods but fabricated idols from covenant gifts God provided. This represents ultimate perversion—using divine blessings for direct rebellion against the Giver.My gold and of my silver emphasizes divine ownership. All Israel possessed came from God covenant faithfulness, not their own achievement. The metals represent both literal wealth and metaphorical honor/status. Which I had given thee stresses the...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ezekiel 16:17
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“the images of the Chaldeans portrayed with vermilion”
“to which she burned incense”
“the people gathered themselves together to Aaron”
“they have adorned their sacred stones.”
“and I put bracelets on your hands”
“neither is there knowledge nor understanding to say”
“You are my father; and to a stone”
“Upon a lofty and high mountain hast thou set thy bed: even thither wentest thou up to offer sacrifice.”
“and their gold shall be as an unclean thing; their silver and their gold shall not be able to deliver them in the day of the wrath of Yahweh: they shall not satisfy their souls”
“that the land was polluted”