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Ezekiel 23:16 Cross-References
Explore 14 cross-references for Ezekiel 23:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ezekiel chapter 23 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And as soon as she saw them with her eyes, she doted upon them, and sent messengers unto them into Chaldea. as soon: Heb. at the sight of her eyes”
Ezekiel 23:16 (KJV)
Commentary on Ezekiel 23:16
And as soon as she saw them with her eyes, she doted upon them captures the immediacy of desire—sight triggered attraction without deliberation. And sent messengers unto them into Chaldea shows transition from attraction to pursuit. Judah initiated contact with Babylon—not Babylonian aggression but Judean infatuation. King Hezekiah's reception of Babylonian envoys (2 Kings 20:12-19) marked this turning point. Isaiah warned that alliance would bring destruction, but Judah persisted. The speed from seeing to sending, from attraction to action, demonstrates covetousness's power. It allows no time...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ezekiel 23:16
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“to Chaldea; and yet you weren't satisfied with this.”
“But I say unto you”
“and your mind will imagine confusing things.”
“and who can't cease from sin; enticing unsettled souls; having a heart trained in greed; children of cursing;”
“and Jehoiakim became his servant three years: then he turned and rebelled against him.”
“that his master's wife cast her eyes on Joseph; and she said”
“to whom a messenger was sent”
“that David arose from off his bed”
“Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity; and quicken thou me in thy way.”