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Ezekiel 23:5 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Ezekiel 23:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ezekiel chapter 23 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And Aholah played the harlot when she was mine; and she doted on her lovers, on the Assyrians her neighbours,”
Ezekiel 23:5 (KJV)
Commentary on Ezekiel 23:5
Oholah played the harlot when she was mine exposes the aggravated nature of covenant sin—her adultery occurred within marriage, not before it. This distinguishes Israel's sin from pagan ignorance; she knew the true God yet pursued false ones. The phrase taḥtay (under me, while mine) emphasizes relational betrayal. She doted on her lovers, the Assyrians indicates voluntary, passionate pursuit of foreign alliances and their gods. Israel's kings actively sought Assyrian protection (2 Kings 15:19; 17:3), bringing foreign religious practices with military treaties. Political pragmatism produced spi...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ezekiel 23:5
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“and brought him tribute.”
“saying”
“that his hand might be with him to confirm the kingdom in his hand.”
“and they shall be dried up; for it is a land of engraved images”
“like a wild donkey wandering alone. Ephraim has hired lovers for himself.”
“because you were insatiable; yes”
“because the children of Israel had sinned against Yahweh their God”
“and with which he made Israel to sin”
“and have gone and made you other gods”