Ezekiel 44:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezekiel 44:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezekiel 44:16 is a verse from the book of Ezekiel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "They shall enter into my sanctuary, and they shall come near to my table, to minister unto me, and they shall keep my ch..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezekiel 44:16 — KJV
“They shall enter into my sanctuary, and they shall come near to my table, to minister unto me, and they shall keep my charge.”
— Ezekiel 44:16 (KJV)
Ezekiel 44:16 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 44:16
“And the chamber whose prospect is toward the north is for the priests, the keepers of the charge of the altar: these are the sons of Zadok among the sons of Levi, which come near to the LORD to minister unto him.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 44:16: come, near, minister
“And it came to pass, when he was come near to enter into Egypt, that he said unto Sarai his wife, Behold now, I know that thou art a fair woman to look upon:”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 44:16: enter, into, come
“When they go into the tabernacle of the congregation, they shall wash with water, that they die not; or when they come near to the altar to minister, to burn offering made by fire unto the LORD:”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 44:16: into, come, near
“And their charge shall be the ark, and the table, and the candlestick, and the altars, and the vessels of the sanctuary wherewith they minister, and the hanging, and all the service thereof.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 44:16: sanctuary, table, minister
“But those that encamp before the tabernacle toward the east, even before the tabernacle of the congregation eastward, shall be Moses, and Aaron and his sons, keeping the charge of the sanctuary for the charge of the children of Israel; and the stranger that cometh nigh shall be put to death.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 44:16: sanctuary, come, keep
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