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Ezekiel 8:16 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Ezekiel 8:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ezekiel chapter 8 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And he brought me into the inner court of the LORD'S house, and, behold, at the door of the temple of the LORD, between the porch and the altar, were about five and twenty men, with their backs toward the temple of the LORD, and their faces toward the east; and they worshipped the sun toward the east.”
Ezekiel 8:16 (KJV)
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Commentary on Ezekiel 8:16
The climax of temple abominations: twenty-five men (likely priests) stand between the temple porch and altar—the most sacred space where only priests could enter—with 'their backs toward the temple of the LORD, and their faces toward the east; and they worshipped the sun toward the east.' This sun worship represents total apostasy. These men literally turn their backs on God's dwelling to worship creation rather than Creator (Romans 1:25). The eastward orientation aligns with Babylonian and Egyptian solar cults. The number twenty-five may represent two shifts of twelve priests plus the high pr...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ezekiel 8:16
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“and when you see the sun and the moon and the stars”
“and worshiped them”
“and not the face: and though I taught them”
“and brought me to the east gate of Yahweh's house”
“You are my father; and to a stone”
“or the moon moving in splendor”
“and brought me into the inner court; and behold”
“the ministers of Yahweh”
“to burn incense to the queen of the sky”
“which was before Yahweh”