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Ezekiel 34:22 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for Ezekiel 34:22 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ezekiel chapter 34 verse 22 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Therefore will I save my flock, and they shall no more be a prey; and I will judge between cattle and cattle.”
Ezekiel 34:22 (KJV)
Commentary on Ezekiel 34:22
This passage employs the shepherd metaphor to contrast failed human leaders with God as true Shepherd of Israel. Ancient Near Eastern kings commonly used shepherd imagery for their rule; Ezekiel exposes how Israel's leaders failed this calling by exploiting rather than caring for God's flock. From a Reformed perspective, this anticipates Christ as the Good Shepherd (John 10) who lays down His life for the sheep, and calls undershepherds (pastors/elders) to feed and protect God's flock (1 Peter 5:1-4). True shepherds serve the sheep's welfare, not their own interests, demonstrating Christlike s...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ezekiel 34:22
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“who has no helper.”
“the God of Israel”
“I am against the shepherds; and I will require my sheep at their hand”
“especially the oppressed of the flock. I took for myself two staffs. The one I called Favor, and the other I called Union, and I fed the flock.”