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Ezekiel 8:15 meaning

An explanation of Ezekiel 8:15

Ezekiel's vision in this passage highlights the extensive idolatry rampant among the people of Jerusalem. This moment occurs in a context of dire warnings and impending judgment, as Ezekiel is shown not just the superficial acts of rebellion, but the deep-rooted nature of their apostasy. The prophet is taken on a divine tour through the sacred spaces, only to witness an abominable display of worship directed not towards Yahweh but towards false gods, including the worship of Tammuz, a fertility deity. The fundamental principle here aligns with the broader biblical narrative that unrepented sin leads not only to individual downfall but collective ruin, challenging us today to examine the sincerity of our own worship.

Ezekiel 8:15