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Ezekiel 16:28 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Ezekiel 16:28 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ezekiel chapter 16 verse 28 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Thou hast played the whore also with the Assyrians , because thou wast unsatiable; yea, thou hast played the harlot with them, and yet couldest not be satisfied.”
Ezekiel 16:28 (KJV)
Commentary on Ezekiel 16:28
Thou hast played the whore also with the Assyrians, because thou wast unsatiable—The Hebrew lo sav'at (לֹא שָׂבָעַתְּ, not satisfied) exposes the insatiable nature of idolatry. After Egyptian alliances failed, Jerusalem pursued Assyrian treaties (2 Kings 16:7-9). Yet couldest not be satisfied repeats the indictment, emphasizing that false gods never fulfill—they only multiply cravings.This reveals idolatry's core deception: created things promise satisfaction but deliver addiction. Augustine's confession applies: 'Thou hast made us for Thyself, and our hearts are restless until they rest in Th...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ezekiel 16:28
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“saying”
“to drink the waters of the Shihor? or what have you to do in the way to Assyria”
“as you were ashamed of Assyria.”
“and saw the altar that was at Damascus; and king Ahaz sent to Urijah the priest the fashion of the altar”
“and Israel will be ashamed of his own counsel.”
“which struck him; and he said”
“and distressed him”
“governors and rulers”
“on the Assyrians [her] neighbors”
“At that time did king Ahaz send unto the kings of Assyria to help him.”