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Ezekiel 48:31 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Ezekiel 48:31 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ezekiel chapter 48 verse 31 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And the gates of the city shall be after the names of the tribes of Israel: three gates northward; one gate of Reuben, one gate of Judah, one gate of Levi.”
Ezekiel 48:31 (KJV)
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Commentary on Ezekiel 48:31
The gate naming—'the gates of the city shall be after the names of the tribes of Israel: three gates northward; one gate of Reuben, one gate of Judah, one gate of Levi'—commemorates all twelve tribes. Each tribe receives recognition through named gates, preventing tribal hierarchy or favorites. The Hebrew שְׁעָרִים (she'arim, 'gates') serve both functional (access) and symbolic (identity) purposes. The equal gate distribution (three per side, four sides, twelve total) ensures comprehensive representation. Reformed theology sees this as picturing the church: built on twelve apostles (Ephesians ...
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Cross-References for Ezekiel 48:31
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“and at the gates twelve angels; and names written on them”
“this song will be sung in the land of Judah: We have a strong city. God appoints salvation for walls and bulwarks.,In that day shall this song be sung in the land of Judah; We have a strong city; salvation will God appoint for walls and bulwarks., בַּיּוֹם הַהוּא יוּשַׁר הַשִּׁיר־הַזֶּה בְּאֶרֶץ יְהוּדָה עִיר עָז־לָנוּ יְשׁוּעָה יָשִׁית חוֹמוֹת וָחֵל׃ ,In that day shall this song be sung in the land of Judah: We have a strong city; Walls and bulwarks doth He appoint for salvation.,καὶ τὸ ὕψος τῆς καταφυγῆς τοῦ τοίχου σου ταπεινώσει καὶ καταβήσεται ἕως τοῦ ἐδάφους,In that day they shall sing this song in the land of Judea; Behold a strong city; and he shall make salvation its wall and bulwark.,,,,”
“like transparent glass.”
“and their kings led captive.”
“and your gates of sparkling jewels”