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Ezekiel 19:2 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Ezekiel 19:2 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ezekiel chapter 19 verse 2 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And say, What is thy mother? A lioness: she lay down among lions, she nourished her whelps among young lions.”
Ezekiel 19:2 (KJV)
Commentary on Ezekiel 19:2
'And say, What is thy mother? A lioness: she lay down among lions, she nourished her whelps among young lions.' The mother lioness represents Judah or Jerusalem, producing royal 'whelps' (cubs). Lions symbolize royalty and strength in ancient Near Eastern imagery. 'Lay down among lions...nourished her whelps among young lions' suggests Judah's integration with other powerful nations, perhaps indicating political alliances or adoption of pagan practices.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ezekiel 19:2
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“the oppressing city!”
“they shall roar”
“and the feeding place of the young lions”
“God”
“The old lion perisheth for lack of prey”
“and the leopard will lie down with the young goat; The calf”
“There is a voice of the howling of the shepherds; for their glory is spoiled: a voice of the roaring of young lions; for the pride of Jordan is spoiled.”