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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)

Historical Context for Ezekiel 3:1

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Ezekielthe priest, son of Buzi (EZK 1:3)

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

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