Ezekiel 11:21
But as for them whose heart walketh after the heart of their detestable things and their abominations, I will recompense their way upon their own heads, saith the Lord God.
Cross-reference
Ezekiel 11:18 describes the exiles removing abominations, contrasting with those here who cling to them—same chapter, two responses.
Ezekiel 11:12 explains the sin—following rules of nations instead of God—which led to the judgment in verse 21.
In Ezekiel 22:31, the same phrase 'returned their way upon their heads' appears, reinforcing God's judgment on the guilty.
Ezekiel 20:31 condemns defilement through idolatry, aligning with the judgment here on those who follow abominations.
Ezekiel 9:10 uses the exact phrase 'bring their deeds upon their heads', reinforcing the principle of retributive justice.
Ezekiel 16:43 says 'brought your way upon your head' and mentions abominations, strongly echoing the judgment formula.
Ezekiel 5:11 specifies defiling the sanctuary with 'detestable things' and 'abominations', adding the location of the offense.
Ezekiel 7:4 says 'I will bring your ways upon you', identical to the 'bring their deeds upon their own heads' concept.
Ezekiel 14:3 describes elders setting up 'idols in their hearts', directly matching 'hearts go after detestable things'.
Ezekiel 23:49 echoes the same principle of retribution — the punishment for idolatry and lewdness will be brought upon their own heads.
Jeremiah 1:16 declares God's judgments for idolatry, echoing the same theme of punishing those who follow other gods.
Hebrews 3:12 warns against an evil, unbelieving heart; Ezekiel warns against hearts set on abominations—both caution against unfaithfulness.
Mark 7:21-23 lists evil thoughts from within; Ezekiel speaks of heart following detestable things—both identify the heart as the source of evil.
Jeremiah 17:9 describes the heart as deceitful; Ezekiel condemns those whose heart goes after abominations—both highlight the sinful heart.
Jeremiah 2:20 rebukes Israel for bowing down to idols, directly paralleling the heart going after detestable things here.
Jeremiah 16:18 uses 'detestable idols' and 'abominations' and 'doubly repay', directly paralleling the judgment language.
Jeremiah 16:11 reveals the cause—forsaking God and going after other gods—matching the 'detestable things' in Ezekiel.
Isaiah 65:6 uses 'repay into their bosom their iniquities', echoing the principle of divine retribution for sins.
James 1:14 traces temptation to internal desire, mirroring this verse's 'heart goes after detestable things'—both locate sin's origin in the heart.
James 1:15 shows desire giving birth to sin and death, paralleling the judgment here for following abominations—both depict sin's progression to consequences.
Jeremiah 29:16-19 describes God sending sword, famine, and pestilence on those who did not listen, adding a specific judgment scenario.