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Ezekiel 40:17 Cross-References
Explore 13 cross-references for Ezekiel 40:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ezekiel chapter 40 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Then brought he me into the outward court, and, lo, there were chambers, and a pavement made for the court round about: thirty chambers were upon the pavement.”
Ezekiel 40:17 (KJV)
Commentary on Ezekiel 40:17
The 'outward court' (Hebrew חָצֵר הַחִיצוֹנָה, chatser hachitsonah) represents the first major division—more accessible than inner courts but still consecrated. The thirty chambers provided facilities for worshipers, storage, and possibly lodging for pilgrims. This architectural provision demonstrates God's hospitality—He makes room for His people in His presence. The pavement (Hebrew רִצְפָּה, ritsphah) of stone created clean, firm footing for worship, contrasting with muddy, earthly grounds. Psalm 96:6 declares 'strength and beauty are in his sanctuary'—the pavement reflects this ordered bea...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ezekiel 40:17
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“the way toward the north: and he brought me into the chamber that was over against the separate place”
“and don't measure it”
“and ten thousand in breadth”
“and caused me to pass by the four corners of the court; and behold”
“in the courts”
“Then Hezekiah commanded to prepare chambers in the house of the LORD; and they prepared them”
“as the voice of God Almighty when he speaks.”
“who were Levites”
“one over another”
“against the walls of the house round about”