Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Ezekiel 3:1 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Ezekiel 3:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ezekiel chapter 3 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Warning to Israel
“Moreover he said unto me, Son of man, eat that thou findest; eat this roll, and go speak unto the house of Israel.”
Ezekiel 3:1 (KJV)
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Commentary on Ezekiel 3:1
God commands Ezekiel to "eat this roll" (scroll), a vivid metaphor for internalizing God's Word before proclaiming it. The Hebrew 'akal (אָכַל) means to consume completely, not merely taste. This symbolizes total assimilation—the prophet must be saturated with divine revelation before delivering it. Jeremiah similarly describes God's words as food bringing joy (Jeremiah 15:16). The act teaches that effective ministry flows from deep personal communion with Scripture. The Reformed emphasis on biblical preaching requires ministers to digest God's Word thoroughly, letting it transform them before...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ezekiel 3:1
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“telling him to give me the little book. He said to me”
“I have made you a watchman to the house of Israel: therefore hear the word at my mouth”
“son of man”
“that your progress may be revealed to all.”
“that lived by the river Chebar”
“and behold”
“Son of man”
“Son of man”