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Ezekiel 44:21 Cross-References
Explore 5 cross-references for Ezekiel 44:21 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ezekiel chapter 44 verse 21 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Neither shall any priest drink wine, when they enter into the inner court.”
Ezekiel 44:21 (KJV)
Commentary on Ezekiel 44:21
Neither shall any priest drink wine, when they enter into the inner court—the Hebrew yayin (יַיִן, "wine") was prohibited during active temple service. Leviticus 10:8-11 instituted this rule after Nadab and Abihu's deaths, linking alcohol to impaired judgment and inability to distinguish between holy and common. The restriction applied when they enter into the inner court (bevo'am el-chatzer ha-penimit, בְּבוֹאָם אֶל־חָצֵר הַפְּנִימִית), not as total abstinence but abstinence during service.This regulation ensured mental clarity for sacred duties—ministering before God demands full faculties, ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ezekiel 44:21
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“as God's steward; not self-pleasing”
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“and he will drink no wine nor strong drink. He will be filled with the Holy Spirit”
“but use a little wine for your stomach's sake and your frequent infirmities.”