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Ezekiel 23:45 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Ezekiel 23:45 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ezekiel chapter 23 verse 45 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And the righteous men, they shall judge them after the manner of adulteresses, and after the manner of women that shed blood; because they are adulteresses, and blood is in their hands.”
Ezekiel 23:45 (KJV)
Commentary on Ezekiel 23:45
And the righteous men, they shall judge them after the manner of adulteresses introduces the executors of judgment. Righteous men here refers not to moral perfection but to those executing just judgment as God's instruments—righteous in judicial function. The Babylonians, though pagan, are 'righteous' in executing God's verdict. And after the manner of women that shed blood details dual charges: adultery and murder. Because they are adulteresses, and blood is in their hands repeats accusations from verse 37, establishing juridical basis for execution. Old Testament law prescribed death for adu...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ezekiel 23:45
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“as women who break wedlock and shed blood are judged; and I will bring on you the blood of wrath and jealousy.”
“will you judge Oholah and Oholibah? then declare to them their abominations.”
“Therefore have I hewed them by the prophets; I have slain them by the words of my mouth: and thy judgments are as the light that goeth forth.”
“which I commanded my servants the prophets”
“and the men of her city shall stone her to death with stones”
“the God of Armies”