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Ezekiel 38:23 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Ezekiel 38:23 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ezekiel chapter 38 verse 23 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Thus will I magnify myself, and sanctify myself; and I will be known in the eyes of many nations, and they shall know that I am the LORD.”
Ezekiel 38:23 (KJV)
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Commentary on Ezekiel 38:23
God declares His purpose in defeating Gog: 'Thus will I magnify myself, and sanctify myself; and I will be known in the eyes of many nations, and they shall know that I am the LORD.' The verbs 'magnify' (hitgadilti, הִתְגַּדִּלְתִּי) and 'sanctify' (hitqaddishti, הִתְקַדִּשְׁתִּי) are reflexive, showing God vindicates His own greatness and holiness. The purpose: universal recognition—'many nations' will 'know that I am the LORD.' This fulfills the recognition formula repeated throughout Ezekiel. God orchestrates history to reveal His character and authority. Even the defeat of enemies serves t...
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Cross-References for Ezekiel 38:23
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“The LORD is known by the judgment which he executeth: the wicked is snared in the work of his own hands. Higgaion. Selah.”
“as a cloud to cover the land: it shall happen in the latter days”
“saying”
“when my sanctuary shall be in the midst of them forevermore.”
“the servant of God”
“which has been profaned among the nations”
“and gathered them out of their enemies' lands”
“all the people of the land shall bury them; and it shall be to them a renown in the day that I shall be glorified”
“the Holy One in Israel.”