Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Ezekiel 40:16 Cross-References
Explore 18 cross-references for Ezekiel 40:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ezekiel chapter 40 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And there were narrow windows to the little chambers, and to their posts within the gate round about, and likewise to the arches: and windows were round about inward: and upon each post were palm trees. narrow: Heb. closed arches: or, galleries, or, porches inward: or, within”
Ezekiel 40:16 (KJV)
Commentary on Ezekiel 40:16
The 'narrow windows' (Hebrew חַלּוֹנִים אֲטֻמִים, challonim atumim—literally 'closed' or 'recessed windows') allowed light inward while preventing observation from outside. This architectural detail teaches theological truth: God's house illuminates from within (divine revelation), not from external human wisdom. Light flows from God outward to the world, not vice versa. The palm tree decorations upon the posts recall Solomon's temple (1 Kings 6:29, 32) and symbolize righteousness, fruitfulness, and victory (Psalm 92:12, Revelation 7:9). Palms thrive in desert conditions, representing God's pe...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ezekiel 40:16
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“which he overlaid with fine gold”
“And for the house he made windows of narrow lights.”
“on the sides of the porch: thus were the side chambers of the house”
“and the breadth twenty-five cubits.”
“inside and outside.”
“and overlaid them with gold; and he spread the gold on the cherubim”
“And he carved thereon cherubim and palm trees and open flowers: and covered them with gold fitted upon the carved work.”
“like those windows: the length was fifty cubits”
“and the galleries of it on the one side and on the other side”
“one cubit [on this side]”