Ezekiel 37:26

Moreover I will make a covenant of peace with them; it shall be an everlasting covenant with them: and I will place them, and multiply them, and will set my sanctuary in the midst of them for evermore.

Cross-reference

Ezekiel 45:1-6 specifies the land allotment for the sanctuary promised in 37:26, detailing its location and dimensions.

Ezekiel 36:37 echoes the promise to multiply Israel like a flock, reinforcing the multiplication aspect of the covenant of peace.

Ezekiel 34:25 already promised a 'covenant of peace' — same phrase shows continuity in Ezekiel's restoration theme.

Ezekiel 11:16 says God was a sanctuary to exiles; here God promises a permanent sanctuary — a shift from temporary presence to dwelling in their midst.

Ezekiel 43:9 repeats God's vow to dwell in their midst forever after purging, directly paralleling the sanctuary and tabernacle language here.

Ezekiel 39:29 promises God's Spirit poured out and His face no longer hidden, echoing the covenant of peace and permanent presence in v26.

In Ezekiel 16:60, God remembers and establishes an everlasting covenant; this directly parallels the covenant in Ezekiel 37:26.

Ezekiel 36:10 promises multiplying people and rebuilding cities, paralleling the multiplication and land restoration here.

Hebrews 13:20 mentions the eternal covenant through Christ's blood and the God of peace, directly connecting to this covenant of peace.

Genesis 17:7 establishes an everlasting covenant with Abraham and his offspring — Ezekiel echoes this foundational promise.

2 Corinthians 6:16 applies the OT promise of God dwelling among his people to the church, echoing the sanctuary in Ezekiel 37:26.

Hosea 2:18-23 depicts a covenant of peace with creation and betrothal to God forever, mirroring this covenant of peace.

Jeremiah 32:40 promises an everlasting covenant with God's unceasing good and fear in hearts—very close to this covenant of peace.

Jeremiah 31:27 uses the metaphor of sowing seed to describe multiplying people and animals, matching the restoration theme.

2 Samuel 23:5 records David's 'everlasting covenant' — Ezekiel 37:26 reaffirms this secure, ordered covenant of peace.

In Leviticus 26:11, God promises to make his dwelling among Israel — the same sanctuary presence that Ezekiel 37:26 declares will be set in their midst forever.

Leviticus 26:12 adds covenant language: 'I will be your God, you shall be my people' — directly echoing the covenant of peace in Ezekiel 37:26.

Jeremiah 30:19 explicitly promises multiplication and honor, directly supporting the multiplication clause in the covenant.

Isaiah 55:3 Parallel

Isaiah 55:3 offers an everlasting covenant with steadfast love for David, directly paralleling the covenant of peace and its eternal nature.

Zephaniah 3:15 Related theme

Zephaniah 3:15 says the LORD is in the midst of Israel, removing judgments and enemies — matching the peace and presence promised here.

In Jeremiah 31:31, the new covenant is foretold; Ezekiel's everlasting covenant of peace is a parallel promise.

Joel 2:27 Related theme

Joel 2:27 declares God in the midst of Israel as their God, never ashamed — a direct parallel to the covenant of peace and 'I will be their God'.

In 1 Kings 6:13, God promises to dwell among Israel; this echoes the sanctuary set in their midst in Ezekiel's covenant of peace.

Isaiah 24:5 Contrast

In Isaiah 24:5, the everlasting covenant is broken by sin; in contrast, Ezekiel promises a new everlasting covenant of peace.

Hebrews 6:14 quotes God's promise to multiply Abraham — a foundational blessing that the new covenant in Ezekiel also includes.

1 Kings 8:20 recalls the fulfillment of God's promise to David to build a temple, paralleling the promise of a sanctuary in Ezekiel 37:26 but in a past context.

Psalm 89:3 Allusion

Psalm 89 (Davidic covenant) celebrates God's everlasting covenant with David — Ezekiel 37:26 repeats the same covenantal language.

Psalm 89:4 Allusion

Psalm 89:4 promises an everlasting throne for David, echoing the everlasting covenant here and linking it to the Davidic line.

Isaiah 49:21 describes amazed joy at the sudden multiplication of children after barrenness, paralleling the multiplication promise.

Zechariah 8:4 depicts old people sitting in Jerusalem's streets — a sign of peace and longevity that fulfills the covenant of peace.

Malachi 2:5 Parallel

Malachi 2:5 speaks of a covenant of life and peace given to Levi — same phrase as 'covenant of peace' here, though applied to the priesthood.

In Jeremiah 3:16, multiplication is promised and the ark is no longer needed; Ezekiel also promises multiplication and a sanctuary presence.

Isaiah 27:6 Parallel

Isaiah 27:6 promises Israel will blossom and fill the world with fruit — a similar vision of expansion and blessing.

Zechariah 14:11 Related theme

Zechariah 14:11 promises safe habitation in Jerusalem with no more destruction, echoing the covenant of peace but less specifically.

Ephesians 2:12 Related theme

Ephesians 2:12 shows Gentiles once strangers to the covenants of promise — the very covenant of peace here is now opened to all.

Hebrews 8:8 Related theme

Hebrews 8:8 quotes Jeremiah about a new covenant with Israel, related to this everlasting covenant but distinct in administration.