Ezekiel 11:16

Therefore say, Thus saith the Lord God; Although I have cast them far off among the heathen, and although I have scattered them among the countries, yet will I be to them as a little sanctuary in the countries where they shall come.

Cross-reference

Ezekiel 37:26 promises a permanent sanctuary in the land, fulfilling the temporary sanctuary in exile mentioned here.

Psalm 91:9-16 expands on God as a dwelling place and protector — reinforcing the sanctuary promise with specific deliverance.

Jeremiah 30:11 assures God's presence with the scattered and not making a full end—similar to Ezekiel 11:16.

Jeremiah 24:6 promises future restoration—building on Ezekiel 11:16's present sanctuary for the exiles.

In Jeremiah 24:5, God says the exiles are sent for their good—parallel to Ezekiel 11:16's promise of sanctuary.

Jeremiah 31:1 reaffirms the covenant relationship—echoing Ezekiel 11:16's promise of God being a sanctuary.

Isaiah 8:14 Allusion

Isaiah 8:14 says God Himself will become a sanctuary — directly echoing the promise in Ezekiel that He is a sanctuary for His people.

In Leviticus 26:44, God promises not to abandon Israel in exile—matching the sanctuary promise in Ezekiel 11:16.

Proverbs 18:10 pictures the Lord's name as a strong tower of safety — akin to the sanctuary God provides among the nations.

Psalm 91:1 Parallel

Psalm 91:1 speaks of dwelling in God's shelter and shadow — directly paralleling the promise that God Himself is a sanctuary for His people.

Psalm 90:1 Parallel

Psalm 90:1 declares God as our dwelling place through all generations — mirroring His promise to be a sanctuary for the scattered exiles.

Psalm 44:11 Contrast

Psalm 44:11 laments scattering as abandonment—contrasting Ezekiel 11:16 where God declares Himself a sanctuary.

Psalm 31:20 Parallel

Psalm 31:20 describes God hiding His people in the shelter of His presence — echoing the promise of a sanctuary among the nations.

2 Kings 24:12–16 Historical context

2 Kings 24:12-16 records the deportation that Ezekiel 11:16 describes as scattering—providing historical context.

Deuteronomy 30:4 reaffirms gathering from farthest places—echoing the scattered state in Ezekiel 11:16.

Deuteronomy 30:3 promises restoration after scattering—extending Ezekiel 11:16's sanctuary into a future gathering.

Ezra 9:9 Historical context

Ezra 9:9 shows God's steadfast love and protection during exile, echoing the sanctuary promise here that God did not forsake them.

Isaiah 11:11 predicts the gathering of the scattered remnant, while this verse assures God's presence during the scattering itself.

Jeremiah 16:19 calls God a refuge and strength, directly paralleling the 'sanctuary' promise here for the scattered people.

Jeremiah 29:14 promises restoration and gathering from exile, complementing this verse's assurance of God's presence during the scattering.

Esther 3:8 Historical context

Esther 3:8 mentions the Jews scattered among the nations, the very situation where God promises to be their sanctuary in this verse.

Deuteronomy 28:64 describes the scattering as a curse; here that same scattering becomes the setting for God's sanctuary.

John 11:52 Parallel

John 11:52 speaks of gathering scattered children of God—parallels the scattering context of Ezekiel 11:16 and its gathering promise.

Isaiah 4:6 Parallel

Isaiah 4:6 promises God as a shelter, similar to the 'sanctuary' imagery here, though in a future rather than exile context.

Isaiah 4:5 Parallel

Isaiah 4:5 describes God's protective presence as a canopy over Zion — similar imagery of divine shelter, though focused on the Temple rather than scattered exiles.

Isaiah 26:20 Related theme

Isaiah 26:20 calls for hiding until judgment passes, akin to God being a sanctuary, but the focus is on temporary refuge rather than God's presence.