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Ezekiel 3:27 Cross-References
Explore 16 cross-references for Ezekiel 3:27 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ezekiel chapter 3 verse 27 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“But when I speak with thee, I will open thy mouth, and thou shalt say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; He that heareth, let him hear; and he that forbeareth, let him forbear: for they are a rebellious house.”
Ezekiel 3:27 (KJV)
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Commentary on Ezekiel 3:27
God declares He will open Ezekiel's mouth at specific times to deliver messages, while at other times the prophet will be silent. The phrase 'He that heareth, let him hear; and he that forbeareth, let him forbear' (shomea yishma vehechadel yechdal, שֹׁמֵעַ יִשְׁמָע וְהֶחָדֵל יֶחְדָּל) acknowledges human freedom in responding to divine revelation. God's word divides hearers into two categories: those who receive it and those who refuse. This same principle appears in Jesus' parabolic teaching: 'He who has ears to hear, let him hear' (Matthew 11:15, 13:9, Mark 4:9). The designation 'they are a r...
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Cross-References for Ezekiel 3:27
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“you dwell in the midst of the rebellious house”
“and you shall speak”
“get you to them of the captivity”
“and I will give you the opening of the mouth in the midst of them; and they shall know that I am Yahweh.”
“before he who was escaped came; and he had opened my mouth”
“that you shall be mute”
“For I will give you a mouth and wisdom”
“whether they will hear”
“neither be dismayed at their looks”
“you are to them as a very lovely song of one who has a pleasant voice”