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Ezekiel 5:1 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for Ezekiel 5:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ezekiel chapter 5 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
God's Razor of Judgment
“And thou, son of man, take thee a sharp knife, take thee a barber's razor, and cause it to pass upon thine head and upon thy beard: then take thee balances to weigh, and divide the hair.”
Ezekiel 5:1 (KJV)
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Commentary on Ezekiel 5:1
And thou, son of man, take thee a sharp knife, take thee a barber's razor, and cause it to pass upon thine head and upon thy beard: then take thee balances to weigh, and divide the hair. Ezekiel receives another shocking prophetic command—to shave his head and beard with a sword (cherev chaddah, חֶרֶב חַדָּה, "sharp sword") functioning as a barber's razor. For an Israelite priest, this act violated sacred norms. Levitical law prohibited priests from shaving their heads or beards (Leviticus 21:5), as such disfigurement was associated with pagan mourning rituals and ritual defilement.The "sharp ...
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Cross-References for Ezekiel 5:1
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“even with the king of Assyria”
“nor allow their locks to grow long; they shall only cut off the hair of their heads.”
“and are found wanting.”