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Ezekiel 23:17 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Ezekiel 23:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ezekiel chapter 23 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And the Babylonians came to her into the bed of love, and they defiled her with their whoredom, and she was polluted with them, and her mind was alienated from them. Babylonians: Heb. children of Babel alienated: Heb. loosed, or, disjointed”
Ezekiel 23:17 (KJV)
Commentary on Ezekiel 23:17
And the Babylonians came to her into the bed of love describes Judah receiving what she pursued. The phrase 'bed of love' drips with irony—what she thought would be romantic alliance became violent violation. And they defiled her with their whoredom indicates the very relationship Judah sought corrupted her. Babylonian alliance required religious compromise—acknowledging Babylonian gods, adopting cultic practices. And her mind was alienated from them marks the turning point: after experiencing what she desired, Judah became disillusioned. But alienation came too late—defilement was permanent, ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ezekiel 23:17
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“I will deliver you into the hand of them whom you hate”
“Oholibah”
“Erech”
“because there Yahweh confused the language of all the earth. From there”
“Arise”
“I will gather all your lovers”