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Ezekiel 45:4 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Ezekiel 45:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ezekiel chapter 45 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The holy portion of the land shall be for the priests the ministers of the sanctuary, which shall come near to minister unto the LORD: and it shall be a place for their houses, and an holy place for the sanctuary.”
Ezekiel 45:4 (KJV)
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Commentary on Ezekiel 45:4
The holy portion designation—'This shall be the holy portion of the land; it shall be for the priests the ministers of the sanctuary, which shall come near to minister unto the LORD'—allocates land for priestly support. The Hebrew קֹדֶשׁ (qodesh, 'holy portion') indicates consecrated territory, not common use. Priests receive this 'for houses, and for an holy place for the sanctuary.' The double provision—houses (dwelling) and sanctuary service—demonstrates comprehensive care for ministers. Reformed theology sees the principle continuing: 'they which preach the gospel should live of the gospel...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ezekiel 45:4
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“who are near to me”
“saying”
“This chamber”
“when you shall divide by lot the land for inheritance”
“to execute the office of priest to me”
“And it shall be unto them for an inheritance: I am their inheritance: and ye shall give them no possession in Israel: I am their possession.”
“even for the priests”