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Ezekiel 44:8 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Ezekiel 44:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ezekiel chapter 44 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And ye have not kept the charge of mine holy things: but ye have set keepers of my charge in my sanctuary for yourselves. my charge: or, my ward, or, ordinance”
Ezekiel 44:8 (KJV)
Commentary on Ezekiel 44:8
And ye have not kept the charge of mine holy things: but ye have set keepers of my charge in my sanctuary for yourselves—God indicts the priests for delegating sacred responsibilities to unqualified persons. The Hebrew mishmereth (מִשְׁמֶרֶת, "charge") refers to assigned duties, specifically Levitical temple service. "Mine holy things" (qodashay, קָדָשַׁי) encompasses all aspects of sanctuary service ordained by God.The phrase "set keepers...for yourselves" reveals the offense: priests appointed foreigners or unqualified Israelites to perform sacred duties reserved for consecrated Levites. The...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ezekiel 44:8
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“This chamber”
“and didn't keep it!,Who have received the law by the disposition of angels, and have not kept it.,,,,,,,,”
“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.”
“for all the service of it”
“who gives life to all things”
“even Sherebiah”
“and the charge of all the Tent: only they shall not come near to the vessels of the sanctuary and to the altar”
“who will judge the living and the dead at his appearing and his Kingdom:”
“and the charge of the holy place”