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Ezekiel 3:17 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Ezekiel 3:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ezekiel chapter 3 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Son of man, I have made thee a watchman unto the house of Israel: therefore hear the word at my mouth, and give them warning from me.”
Ezekiel 3:17 (KJV)
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Commentary on Ezekiel 3:17
God appoints Ezekiel as 'watchman unto the house of Israel' (tsopheh, צֹפֶה), a military metaphor describing a sentinel posted on city walls to warn of approaching danger. This watchman role appears throughout Ezekiel (3:17, 33:7) and other prophets (Isaiah 21:11-12, Jeremiah 6:17, Hosea 9:8). The watchman's responsibility is to relay the warning faithfully—if he sees danger and remains silent, blood guilt falls on him; if he warns and people ignore him, they bear their own guilt. This establishes the prophet's accountability: Ezekiel must proclaim God's word whether people listen or refuse. S...
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Cross-References for Ezekiel 3:17
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“together do they sing; for they shall see eye to eye”
“for they watch on behalf of your souls”
“between blood and blood”
“Jerusalem; they shall never hold their peace day nor night: you who call on Yahweh”
“admonishing every man and teaching every man in all wisdom”
“[saying]”
“don't spare”
“as though God were entreating by us. We beg you on behalf of Christ”
“Watchman, what of the night? Watchman, what of the night?”
“speak to the children of your people”