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Ezekiel 34:8 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Ezekiel 34:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ezekiel chapter 34 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“As I live, saith the Lord GOD, surely because my flock became a prey, and my flock became meat to every beast of the field, because there was no shepherd, neither did my shepherds search for my flock, but the shepherds fed themselves, and fed not my flock;”
Ezekiel 34:8 (KJV)
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Commentary on Ezekiel 34:8
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...
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Cross-References for Ezekiel 34:8
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“spots and blemishes”
“the sheep of my pasture”
“but you must tread down with your feet the residue of your pasture? and to have drunk of the clear waters”
“because there was no shepherd; and they became food to all the animals of the field”
“I am against the shepherds; and I will require my sheep at their hand”
“and I don't write these things that it may be done so in my case; for I would rather die”
“shepherds who without fear feed themselves; clouds without water”
“or gold”
“prophesy against the shepherds of Israel”