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Ezekiel 2:8 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Ezekiel 2:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ezekiel chapter 2 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“But thou, son of man, hear what I say unto thee; Be not thou rebellious like that rebellious house: open thy mouth, and eat that I give thee.”
Ezekiel 2:8 (KJV)
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Commentary on Ezekiel 2:8
God warns Ezekiel not to imitate Israel's rebellion, using emphatic language: 'Be not thou rebellious like that rebellious house' (al-timror kemeri beyit-hameri, אַל־תִּמְרוֹר כְּבֵית הַמֶּרִי). The repetition of 'rebellious' underscores Israel's defining characteristic. The command to 'open thy mouth, and eat that I give thee' introduces the prophetic scroll vision (2:9-10), but metaphorically commands complete reception and internalization of God's word. Jeremiah similarly 'ate' God's words (Jeremiah 15:16), and John later eats a scroll in Revelation (10:9-10). This imagery emphasizes that p...
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Cross-References for Ezekiel 2:8
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“telling him to give me the little book. He said to me”
“and I ate them; and your words were to me a joy and the rejoicing of my heart: for I am called by your name”
“and I was not rebellious”
“Son of man”
“which was given to you by prophecy”
“but making yourselves examples to the flock.”
“Son of man”
“and he said to them”
“This is what Yahweh spoke of, saying, 'I will show myself holy to those who come near me, and before all the people I will be glorified.' Aaron held his peace.”
“saying”