Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Ezekiel 21:12 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Ezekiel 21:12 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ezekiel chapter 21 verse 12 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Cry and howl, son of man: for it shall be upon my people, it shall be upon all the princes of Israel: terrors by reason of the sword shall be upon my people: smite therefore upon thy thigh. terrors: or, they are thrust down to the sword with my people”
Ezekiel 21:12 (KJV)
Commentary on Ezekiel 21:12
"Cry and howl, son of man: for it shall be upon my people, it shall be upon all the princes of Israel: terrors by reason of the sword shall be upon my people: smite therefore upon thy thigh." Ezekiel commanded to "cry and howl" (zaaq veheilel, זְעַק וְהֵילֵל) expresses appropriate grief over coming judgment. The sword threatens both people and princes—comprehensive judgment sparing no rank. "Smite upon thy thigh" was ancient gesture of grief and horror (Jeremiah 31:19). True prophets grieve judgment's necessity even while faithfully proclaiming it—they don't celebrate others' suffering.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ezekiel 21:12
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“you son of man; with the breaking of your thighs and with bitterness shall you sigh before their eyes.”
“you priests! Wail”
“and shall flow to the goodness of Yahweh”
“and moan like the daughters of owls.”
“and stamp with your foot”
“while they were smiting”
“son of man”
“I repented; and after that I was instructed”
“prophesy”
“you shepherds”