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Ezekiel 44:23 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Ezekiel 44:23 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ezekiel chapter 44 verse 23 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And they shall teach my people the difference between the holy and profane, and cause them to discern between the unclean and the clean.”
Ezekiel 44:23 (KJV)
Commentary on Ezekiel 44:23
Priestly teaching responsibility—'teach my people the difference between the holy and profane... discern between the unclean and the clean'—addresses foundational spiritual need. Modern culture blurs all distinctions; God requires clarity. The Hebrew חֹל (chol, 'profane') means common, ordinary, secular—not necessarily evil but not consecrated. The Hebrew טָמֵא (tamei, 'unclean') indicates ritual impurity, while טָהוֹר (tahor, 'clean') means ritually pure. These distinctions aren't arbitrary but reflect God's character and covenant requirements. Reformed theology emphasizes that inability to d...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ezekiel 44:23
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“and have profaned my holy things: they have made no distinction between the holy and the common”
“and between the unclean and the clean;”
“but be gentle towards all”
“I will also reject you”
“Her prophets are light and treacherous persons: her priests have polluted the sanctuary”
“and unrighteousness was not found in his lips. He walked with me in peace and uprightness”
“that he may be able to exhort in the sound doctrine”
“saying:”
“and Israel your law. They shall put incense before you”
“you heads of the house of Jacob”