6 pairs
Ezekiel 8:3 describes the image of jealousy in the temple, which parallels the idolatry introduced by Manasseh in 2 Kings 21:7, where he set up a carved image in the house of the Lord.
Thematic focusIdolatry, Defilement of the Temple.
Ezekiel 8:6 highlights the abominations in the temple, similar to Jeremiah 7:30, where the children of Judah did evil in God's sight by setting abominations in the house called by His name.
Thematic focusAbominations, God's Judgment.
Ezekiel 8:10 describes the portrayal of creeping things and detestable beasts, which echoes Romans 1:23, where people exchanged the glory of God for images resembling mortal man and animals.
Thematic focusIdolatry, Corruption of Worship.
Ezekiel 8:14 mentions women weeping for Tammuz, a practice of idolatry, which is similar to the idolatrous practices Josiah removed in 2 Kings 23:7.
Thematic focusIdolatry, Reform.
Ezekiel 8:16 describes men worshiping the sun in the temple, which parallels the idolatrous practices Josiah abolished in 2 Kings 23:11.
Thematic focusIdolatry, Sun Worship.
Ezekiel 8:18 speaks of God not hearing the cries of the people due to their abominations, similar to Isaiah 1:15, where God refuses to listen to prayers because of the people's sins.
Thematic focusDivine Judgment, Unheard Prayers.