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Ezekiel 44:16 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Ezekiel 44:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ezekiel chapter 44 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“They shall enter into my sanctuary, and they shall come near to my table, to minister unto me, and they shall keep my charge.”
Ezekiel 44:16 (KJV)
Commentary on Ezekiel 44:16
They shall enter into my sanctuary, and they shall come near to my table, to minister unto me—in contrast to the demoted Levites (vv. 10-14), the faithful Zadokite priests receive full access. The phrase come near to my table (qarav el-shulchani, קָרַב אֶל־שֻׁלְחָנִי) refers to the table of showbread in the holy place (Exodus 25:23-30, Leviticus 24:5-9), representing intimate fellowship with God. Only consecrated priests could approach this sacred furniture.And they shall keep my charge (shamru mishmarti, שָׁמְרוּ מִשְׁמַרְתִּי)—the Hebrew emphasizes careful obedience to prescribed duties. The...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ezekiel 44:16
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“three cubits high”
“and for that within the veil; and you shall serve: I give you the priesthood as a service of gift: and the stranger who comes near shall be put to death.”
“And the fruit thereof”
“'How have we polluted you?' In that you say”
“Your Thummim and your Urim are with your godly one”
“and the charge of the altar; that there be wrath no more on the children of Israel.”
“priests{Exodus 19:6; Isaiah 61:6} to his God and Father; to him be the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen.”