📖 Ezekiel — Chapter 8 (KJV)
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Ezekiel 8:1 And it came to pass Rin the sixth year, in the sixth month, in the fifth day of the month, as I sat in mine house, and the elders of Judah sat before me, that the hand of the Lord GOD fell there upon me.
Ezekiel 8:2 Then RI beheld, and lo a likeness as the appearance of fire: from the appearance of his loins even downward, fire; and from his loins even upward, as the appearance of brightness, as the colour of amber.
Ezekiel 8:3 And Rhe put forth the form of an hand, and took me by a lock of mine head; and the spirit lifted me up between the earth and the heaven, and brought me in the visions of God to Jerusalem, to the door of the inner gate that looketh toward the north; where was the seat of the image of jealousy, which provoketh to jealousy.
Ezekiel 8:4 And, behold, the glory of the God of Israel was there, according to the vision that I saw in the plain.
Ezekiel 8:5 Then said he unto me, Son of man, Rlift up thine eyes now the way toward the north. So I lifted up mine eyes the way toward the north, and behold northward at the gate of the altar this image of jealousy in the entry.
Ezekiel 8:6 He said furthermore unto me, Son of man, Rseest thou what they do? even the great abominations that the house of Israel committeth here, that I should go far off from my sanctuary? but turn thee yet again, and thou shalt see greater abominations.
Ezekiel 8:7 And he brought me to the door of the court; and when I looked, behold a hole in the wall.
Ezekiel 8:8 Then said he unto me, Son of man, dig now in the wall: and when I had digged in the wall, behold a door.
Ezekiel 8:9 And he said unto me, Go in, and behold the wicked abominations Rthat they do here.
Ezekiel 8:10 So I went in and saw; and behold Revery form of creeping things, and abominable beasts, and all the idols of the house of Israel, pourtrayed upon the wall round about.
Ezekiel 8:11 And there stood before them Rseventy men of the ancients of the house of Israel, and in the midst of them stood Jaazaniah the son of Shaphan, with every man his censer in his hand; and a thick cloud of incense went up.
Ezekiel 8:12 Then said he unto me, Son of man, Rhast thou seen what the ancients of the house of Israel do in the dark, every man in the chambers of his imagery? for they say, the LORD seeth us not; the LORD hath forsaken the earth.
Ezekiel 8:13 He said also unto me, Turn thee yet again, and thou shalt see Rgreater abominations that they do.
Ezekiel 8:14 Then he brought me to the door of the gate of the LORD’s house which was Rtoward the north; and, behold, there sat women weeping for Tammuz.
Ezekiel 8:15 Then said he unto me, RHast thou seen this, O son of man? turn thee yet again, and thou shalt see greater abominations than these.
Ezekiel 8:16 And he brought me into Rthe inner court of the LORD’s house, and, behold, at the door of the temple of the LORD, between the porch and the altar, were about five and twenty men, with their backs toward the temple of the LORD, and their faces toward the east; and they worshipped the sun toward the east.
Ezekiel 8:17 Then he said unto me, Hast thou seen this, O son of man? TIs it a light thing to the house of Judah that they commit the abominations which they commit here? Rfor they have filled the land with violence, and have returned to provoke me to anger: and, lo, they put the branch to their nose.
Ezekiel 8:18 Therefore Rwill I also deal in fury: mine eye shall not spare, neither will I have pity: and though they cry in mine ears with a loud voice, yet will I not hear them.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Ezekiel 8:1–6 — A vision exposes the sanctuary’s provocation
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
While elders sit before Ezekiel in exile, the Spirit brings him in vision to Jerusalem. The Lord’s glory is present, but an image of jealousy reveals practices that defile the sanctuary.
Key Truth: Let outward worship be examined by actual faithfulness.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “And it ____ to pass in the sixth year, in the sixth month, …” (Ezekiel 8:1)
Find it in Ezekiel 8:1 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “And, ____ , the glory of the God of Israel was there, …” (Ezekiel 8:4)
Find it in Ezekiel 8:4 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “Then said he unto me, ____ of man, lift up thine eyes now the way toward …” (Ezekiel 8:5)
Find it in Ezekiel 8:5 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Ezekiel 8:7–12 — Secret images and the claim that God does not see
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
A hole and doorway disclose images on the walls and elders offering incense in darkness. Their claim that the Lord does not see or has abandoned the earth is directly challenged by the revelation.
Key Truth: Do not excuse hidden wrongdoing as unseen.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “And he ____ me to the door of the court; and when I …” (Ezekiel 8:7)
Find it in Ezekiel 8:7 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “So I ____ in and saw; and behold every form of creeping things, …” (Ezekiel 8:10)
Find it in Ezekiel 8:10 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “Then said he unto me, ____ of man, dig now in the wall: and when I …” (Ezekiel 8:8)
Find it in Ezekiel 8:8 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Ezekiel 8:13–18 — Further worship departures accompany violence
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Women weep for Tammuz, and men turn their backs on the temple to worship the sun. These acts are joined to violence in the land, ending in a severe announcement of judgment.
Key Truth: Join faithful worship with rejection of violence.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “He ____ also unto me, Turn thee yet again, and thou shalt …” (Ezekiel 8:13)
Find it in Ezekiel 8:13 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “Then he ____ me to the door of the gate of the LORD’s …” (Ezekiel 8:14)
Find it in Ezekiel 8:14 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “Therefore will I also ____ in fury: mine eye shall not spare, neither will I …” (Ezekiel 8:18)
Find it in Ezekiel 8:18 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Jeremiah 23:24 — The Lord asks whether anyone can hide where he cannot see.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
Where should private conduct be brought into agreement with professed faith?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. Which summary best distinguishes Ezekiel 8:1–6 (A vision exposes the sanctuary’s provocation) from the chapter’s other sections?
2. Which summary best distinguishes Ezekiel 8:7–12 (Secret images and the claim that God does not see) from the chapter’s other sections?
3. Which summary best distinguishes Ezekiel 8:13–18 (Further worship departures accompany violence) from the chapter’s other sections?
4. What claim is used to excuse the elders’ hidden idolatry?
5. Why does the accusation extend beyond worship practices?
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