Ezekiel 23:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezekiel 23:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezekiel 23:16 is a verse from the book of Ezekiel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And as soon as she saw them with her eyes, she doted upon them, and sent messengers unto them into Chaldea. as soon...: ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezekiel 23:16 — KJV
“And as soon as she saw them with her eyes, she doted upon them, and sent messengers unto them into Chaldea. as soon...: Heb. at the sight of her eyes”
— Ezekiel 23:16 (KJV)
Ezekiel 23:16 in Context — About the Book of Ezekiel
Ezekiel saw heaven opened from a refugee camp in Babylon — wheels of fire, a valley of dry bones rattling to life, and a river flowing from God's temple that heals everything it touches. His message: God's glory departs from sin but returns with resurrection power and a brand-new heart.
Cross-References for Ezekiel 23:16
“Thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel; Like these good figs, so will I acknowledge them that are carried away captive of Judah, whom I have sent out of this place into the land of the Chaldeans for their good. them...: Heb. the captivity”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 23:16: sent, into, chaldea
“And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat. pleasant: Heb. a desire”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 23:16: saw, eyes, heb
“And Sarai said unto Abram, My wrong be upon thee: I have given my maid into thy bosom; and when she saw that she had conceived, I was despised in her eyes: the LORD judge between me and thee.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 23:16: saw, eyes, into
“And Jacob sent messengers before him to Esau his brother unto the land of Seir, the country of Edom. country: Heb. field”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 23:16: sent, messengers, heb
“And he lifted up his eyes, and saw the women and the children; and said, Who are those with thee? And he said, The children which God hath graciously given thy servant. with...: Heb. to thee”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 23:16: saw, eyes, heb
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