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Ezekiel 8:12 Cross-References
Explore 15 cross-references for Ezekiel 8:12 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ezekiel chapter 8 verse 12 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Then said he unto me, Son of man, hast thou seen what the ancients of the house of Israel do in the dark, every man in the chambers of his imagery? for they say, The LORD seeth us not; the LORD hath forsaken the earth.”
Ezekiel 8:12 (KJV)
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Commentary on Ezekiel 8:12
Ezekiel witnesses Israel's elders secretly worshiping idols in darkened temple chambers, each person serving 'his idols' (gillulim, גִּלּוּלִים—a contemptuous term meaning 'dung pellets' or 'filthy things'). Their rationalization reveals shocking theological apostasy: 'The LORD seeth us not; the LORD hath forsaken the land.' This represents practical atheism—they claim Yahweh is either unable (doesn't see) or unwilling (has forsaken) to engage with His people, therefore other deities must be consulted. This lie directly contradicts God's omniscience (Psalm 139:1-12) and covenant faithfulness (...
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Cross-References for Ezekiel 8:12
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“and whose works are in the dark”
“The iniquity of the house of Israel and Judah is exceedingly great”
“Have you seen [this]”
“that the light has come into the world”
“God has forgotten. He hides his face. He will never see it.”
“it is a shame even to speak of.”
“Son of man”
“Have you seen [this]”