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Ezekiel 23:40 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Ezekiel 23:40 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ezekiel chapter 23 verse 40 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And furthermore, that ye have sent for men to come from far, unto whom a messenger was sent; and, lo, they came: for whom thou didst wash thyself, paintedst thy eyes, and deckedst thyself with ornaments, to come: Heb. coming”
Ezekiel 23:40 (KJV)
Commentary on Ezekiel 23:40
And furthermore, that ye have sent for men to come from far introduces new accusation—soliciting foreign alliances and their religious practices. Unto whom a messenger was sent details active pursuit. And, lo, they came: for whom thou didst wash thyself, paintedst thy eyes, and deckedst thyself with ornaments describes preparations like a prostitute adorning herself for clients. The imagery is deliberately provocative—Judah beautified herself to attract foreign powers. Washing, eye-painting (kohl), and jewelry all suggest sexual availability. Applying cosmetics appears repeatedly in contexts o...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ezekiel 23:40
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“when you are made desolate”
“Jezebel heard of it; and she painted her eyes”
“and silk”
“the headbands”
“and did increase your perfumes”
“and anoint you”
“and shown them all the house of his precious things”
“Then I saw that she was defiled”
“there a woman met him with the attire of a prostitute”
“six months with oil of myrrh”