Ezekiel 22:26

Ezekiel 22:26 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

Her priests do violence to My law and profane My holy things. They make no distinction between the holy and the common, and they fail to distinguish between the clean and the unclean. They disregard My Sabbaths, so that I am profaned among them.

King James Version KJV

Her priests have violated my law, and have profaned mine holy things: they have put no difference between the holy and profane, neither have they shewed difference between the unclean and the clean, and have hid their eyes from my sabbaths, and I am profaned among them.

American Standard Version ASV

Her priests have done violence to my law, and have profaned my holy things: they have made no distinction between the holy and the common, neither have they caused men to discern between the unclean and the clean, and have hid their eyes from my sabbaths, and I am profaned among them.

Bible in Basic English BBE

Her priests have been acting violently against my law; they have made my holy things unclean: they have made no division between what is holy and what is common, and they have not made it clear that the unclean is different from the clean, and their eyes have been shut to my Sabbaths, and I am not honoured among them.

Free Bible Version FBV

Her priests pervert my law and make my holy things unclean. They don't distinguish between what is holy and what is ordinary, and they don't separate the clean from the unclean. They forget about my Sabbaths, and they lead people to treat me with no respect.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

Her Priests haue broken my Lawe, and haue defiled mine holy things: they haue put no difference betweene the holy and prophane, neither discerned betweene the vncleane, and the cleane, and haue hid their eyes from my Sabbaths, and I am prophaned among them.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

Its priests have wronged My law, And they pollute My holy things, Between holy and common they have not made separation, And between the unclean and the clean they have not made known, And from my sabbaths they have hidden their eyes, And I am pierced in their midst.

World English Bible WEB

Her priests have done violence to my law and have profaned my holy things. They have made no distinction between the holy and the common, neither have they caused men to discern between the unclean and the clean, and have hidden their eyes from my Sabbaths. So I am profaned among them.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

Her priests have violated my law, and have profaned my holy things: they have put no difference between the holy and profane, neither have they shown difference between the unclean and the clean, and have hid their eyes from my sabbaths, and I am profaned among them.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

Her priests have despised my law, and have defiled my sanctuaries: they have put no difference between holy and profane: nor have distinguished between the polluted and the clean: and they have turned away their eyes from my sabbaths, and I was profaned in the midst of them.

Translation for Translators T4T

Their priests disobey my laws and disrespect my sacred things by saying that there is no difference between things that are sacred and those that are not sacred, and by ignoring my laws about honoring the Sabbath days. As a result, they no longer honor me.

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Ezekiel 22:26 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB כֹּהֲנֶ֜י/הָ חָמְס֣וּ תוֹרָתִ/י֮ וַ/יְחַלְּל֣וּ קָדָשַׁ/י֒ בֵּֽין קֹ֤דֶשׁ לְ/חֹל֙ לֹ֣א הִבְדִּ֔ילוּ וּ/בֵין הַ/טָּמֵ֥א לְ/טָה֖וֹר לֹ֣א הוֹדִ֑יעוּ וּ/מִ/שַׁבְּתוֹתַ/י֙ הֶעְלִ֣ימוּ עֵֽינֵי/הֶ֔ם וָ/אֵחַ֖ל בְּ/תוֹכָֽ/ם

כֹּהֲנֶ֜י/הָ kôhên H3548 priest N-mp | Suff

חָמְס֣וּ châmaç H2554 to injure V-Qal-Perf-3cp

תוֹרָתִ/י֮ tôwrâh H8451 instruction N-fs | Suff

וַ/יְחַלְּל֣וּ châlal H2490 to bore Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3mp

קָדָשַׁ/י֒ qôdesh H6944 Holy Place N-mp | Suff

בֵּֽין bêyn H996 between Prep

קֹ֤דֶשׁ qôdesh H6944 Holy Place N-ms

לְ/חֹל֙ chôl H2455 common Prep | N-ms

לֹ֣א lôʼ H3808 not Part

הִבְדִּ֔ילוּ bâdal H914 to separate V-Hiphil-Perf-3cp

וּ/בֵין bêyn H996 between Conj | Prep

הַ/טָּמֵ֥א ṭâmêʼ H2931 unclean Art | Adj

לְ/טָה֖וֹר ṭâhôwr H2889 pure Prep | Adj

לֹ֣א lôʼ H3808 not Part

הוֹדִ֑יעוּ yâdaʻ H3045 to know V-Hiphil-Perf-3cp

וּ/מִ/שַׁבְּתוֹתַ/י֙ shabbâth H7676 Sabbath Conj | Prep | N-cp | Suff

הֶעְלִ֣ימוּ ʻâlam H5956 to conceal V-Hiphil-Perf-3cp

עֵֽינֵי/הֶ֔ם ʻayin H5869 eye N-cd | Suff

וָ/אֵחַ֖ל châlal H2490 to bore Conj | V-Niphal-ConsecImperf-1cs

בְּ/תוֹכָֽ/ם tâvek H8432 midst Prep | N-ms | Suff

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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 22:26

כֹּהֲנֶ֜י/הָ kôhên H3548 "priest" N-mp | Suff

In the Bible, a priest is a person who serves God and leads others in worship, like the Levitical priests in Exodus. They were responsible for making sacrifices and following God's laws. This term is also used to describe Jesus as a priest-king.

Definition: 1) priest, principal officer or chief ruler 1a) priest-king (Melchizedek, Messiah) 1b) pagan priests 1c) priests of Jehovah 1d) Levitical priests 1e) Zadokite priests 1f) Aaronic priests 1g) the high priest Aramaic equivalent: ka.hen (כָּהֵן "priest" H3549)

Usage: Occurs in 653 OT verses. KJV: chief ruler, [idiom] own, priest, prince, principal officer. See also: Genesis 14:18; Leviticus 13:33; Numbers 17:2.

חָמְס֣וּ châmaç H2554 "to injure" V-Qal-Perf-3cp

This Hebrew word means to harm or injure someone, either physically or emotionally. It is used in Exodus and Deuteronomy to describe violent acts, and in Proverbs to warn against doing wrong to others. It involves treating others cruelly.

Definition: 1) to wrong, do violence to, treat violently, do wrongly 1a) (Qal) to treat violently, do wrong 1a1) of physical wrong 1a2) of ethical wrong 1a3) of physical and ethical wrong 1b) (Niphal) to be treated violently

Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: make bare, shake off, violate, do violence, take away violently, wrong, imagine wrongfully. See also: Job 15:33; Jeremiah 22:3; Proverbs 8:36.

תוֹרָתִ/י֮ tôwrâh H8451 "instruction" N-fs | Suff

The Hebrew word for instruction or law, referring to the Ten Commandments or the first five books of the Bible, guiding human behavior and moral code.

Definition: 1) law, direction, instruction 1a) instruction, direction (human or divine) 1a1) body of prophetic teaching 1a2) instruction in Messianic age 1a3) body of priestly direction or instruction 1a4) body of legal directives 1b) law 1b1) law of the burnt offering 1b2) of special law, codes of law 1c) custom, manner 1d) the Deuteronomic or Mosaic Law

Usage: Occurs in 213 OT verses. KJV: law. See also: Genesis 26:5; Nehemiah 8:7; Psalms 1:2.

וַ/יְחַלְּל֣וּ châlal H2490 "to bore" Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3mp

This Hebrew word means to profane or begin, like starting something new or breaking a rule. It appears in the Bible when someone disrespects God or a person, like in Ezekiel 22:26. It can also mean to play music or start a project.

Definition: 1) to wound (fatally), bore through, pierce, bore 1a) (Qal) to pierce 1b) (Pual) to be slain 1c) (Poel) to wound, pierce 1d) (Poal) to be wounded

Usage: Occurs in 132 OT verses. KJV: begin ([idiom] men began), defile, [idiom] break, defile, [idiom] eat (as common things), [idiom] first, [idiom] gather the grape thereof, [idiom] take inheritance, pipe, player on instruments, pollute, (cast as) profane (self), prostitute, slay (slain), sorrow, stain, wound. See also: Genesis 4:26; Ezra 3:8; Psalms 55:21.

קָדָשַׁ/י֒ qôdesh H6944 "Holy Place" N-mp | Suff

The Holy Place refers to a sacred or set-apart area, like the temple in Jerusalem. It is a place of sanctity and holiness, where God is worshipped. The Bible describes it as a place of reverence and awe.

Definition: This name means apartness, holiness, sacredness Also named: hagion (ἅγιον "Holy Place" G0039)

Usage: Occurs in 380 OT verses. KJV: consecrated (thing), dedicated (thing), hallowed (thing), holiness, ([idiom] most) holy ([idiom] day, portion, thing), saint, sanctuary. See also: Exodus 3:5; Leviticus 23:4; 1 Chronicles 26:26.

בֵּֽין bêyn H996 "between" Prep

Between is the meaning of this preposition, used to show a location or a choice, like either or, as seen in Exodus where it describes the space between two objects.

Definition: : between between, among, in the midst of (with other preps), from between

Usage: Occurs in 248 OT verses. KJV: among, asunder, at, between (-twixt...and), [phrase] from (the widest), [idiom] in, out of, whether (it be...or), within. See also: Genesis 1:4; Joshua 24:7; Psalms 68:14.

קֹ֤דֶשׁ qôdesh H6944 "Holy Place" N-ms

Definition: This name means apartness, holiness, sacredness Also named: hagion (ἅγιον "Holy Place" G0039)

לְ/חֹל֙ chôl H2455 "common" Prep | N-ms

This Hebrew word describes something or someone as common or unholy, like the profane place in Jeremiah 3:2. It means not set apart for God's use. This idea is seen in Ezekiel 22:26.

Definition: profaneness, commonness, unholy, profane, common, sand

Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: common, profane (place), unholy. See also: Leviticus 10:10; Ezekiel 22:26; Ezekiel 48:15.

לֹ֣א lôʼ H3808 "not" Part

The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.

Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)

Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.

הִבְדִּ֔ילוּ bâdal H914 "to separate" V-Hiphil-Perf-3cp

This verb means to separate or divide, and is used in various contexts, including to set apart or make a distinction. It is translated as divide, separate, or difference in the KJV.

Definition: 1) to divide, separate 1a) (Hiphil) 1a1) to divide, separate, sever 1a2) to separate, set apart 1a3) to make a distinction, difference 1a4) to divide into parts 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to separate oneself from (reflexive of 1a2) 1b2) to withdraw from 1b3) to separate oneself unto 1b4) to be separated 1b5) to be excluded 1b6) to be set apart

Usage: Occurs in 40 OT verses. KJV: (make, put) difference, divide (asunder), (make) separate (self, -ation), sever (out), [idiom] utterly. See also: Genesis 1:4; Deuteronomy 29:20; Isaiah 56:3.

וּ/בֵין bêyn H996 "between" Conj | Prep

Between is the meaning of this preposition, used to show a location or a choice, like either or, as seen in Exodus where it describes the space between two objects.

Definition: : between between, among, in the midst of (with other preps), from between

הַ/טָּמֵ֥א ṭâmêʼ H2931 "unclean" Art | Adj

In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to be unclean in a spiritual sense, often due to sin or impurity, as seen in Leviticus. It can refer to people, places, or things. The concept is key to understanding biblical purity laws.

Definition: 1) unclean, impure 1a) ethically and religiously 1b) ritually 1c) of places

Usage: Occurs in 78 OT verses. KJV: defiled, [phrase] infamous, polluted(-tion), unclean. See also: Leviticus 5:2; Numbers 9:6; Isaiah 6:5.

לְ/טָה֖וֹר ṭâhôwr H2889 "pure" Prep | Adj

Tahor means pure or clean, and can refer to physical, moral, or ceremonial purity. In the Bible, it describes clean animals and morally upright people. It is often used to describe something as fair or pure.

Definition: 1) pure, clean 1a) clean (ceremonially-of animals) 1b) pure (physically) 1c) pure, clean (morally, ethically)

Usage: Occurs in 86 OT verses. KJV: clean, fair, pure(-ness). See also: Genesis 7:2; Leviticus 13:40; Psalms 12:7.

לֹ֣א lôʼ H3808 "not" Part

The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.

הוֹדִ֑יעוּ yâdaʻ H3045 "to know" V-Hiphil-Perf-3cp

The Hebrew word for to know means to ascertain by seeing, and is used in many senses, including to learn, perceive, and recognize, as seen in various KJV translations.

Definition: 1) to know 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to know 1a1a) to know, learn to know 1a1b) to perceive 1a1c) to perceive and see, find out and discern 1a1d) to discriminate, distinguish 1a1e) to know by experience 1a1f) to recognise, admit, acknowledge, confess 1a1g) to consider 1a2) to know, be acquainted with 1a3) to know (a person carnally) 1a4) to know how, be skilful in 1a5) to have knowledge, be wise 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be made known, be or become known, be revealed 1b2) to make oneself known 1b3) to be perceived 1b4) to be instructed 1c) (Piel) to cause to know 1d) (Poal) to cause to know 1e) (Pual) 1e1) to be known 1e2) known, one known, acquaintance (participle) 1f) (Hiphil) to make known, declare 1g) (Hophal) to be made known 1h) (Hithpael) to make oneself known, reveal oneself Aramaic equivalent: ye.da (יְדַע "to know" H3046)

Usage: Occurs in 874 OT verses. KJV: acknowledge, acquaintance(-ted with), advise, answer, appoint, assuredly, be aware, (un-) awares, can(-not), certainly, comprehend, consider, [idiom] could they, cunning, declare, be diligent, (can, cause to) discern, discover, endued with, familiar friend, famous, feel, can have, be (ig-) norant, instruct, kinsfolk, kinsman, (cause to let, make) know, (come to give, have, take) knowledge, have (knowledge), (be, make, make to be, make self) known, [phrase] be learned, [phrase] lie by man, mark, perceive, privy to, [idiom] prognosticator, regard, have respect, skilful, shew, can (man of) skill, be sure, of a surety, teach, (can) tell, understand, have (understanding), [idiom] will be, wist, wit, wot. See also: Genesis 3:5; Leviticus 5:4; Judges 21:12.

וּ/מִ/שַׁבְּתוֹתַ/י֙ shabbâth H7676 "Sabbath" Conj | Prep | N-cp | Suff

The Hebrew word for the Sabbath, a day of rest and worship, as commanded by God in Exodus 20:8-11 and observed by the Israelites. It is a special day set apart for spiritual renewal and reflection, as Jesus taught in Matthew 12:1-14.

Definition: Sabbath 1a) sabbath 1b) day of atonement 1c) sabbath year 1d) week 1e) produce (in sabbath year)

Usage: Occurs in 89 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] every) sabbath. See also: Exodus 16:23; 2 Chronicles 2:3; Psalms 92:1.

הֶעְלִ֣ימוּ ʻâlam H5956 "to conceal" V-Hiphil-Perf-3cp

This Hebrew word means to hide or conceal something from view. It appears in various forms, including being hidden or keeping a secret. In the Bible, it is used to describe hiding oneself or something from others.

Definition: 1) to conceal, hide, be hidden, be concealed, be secret 1a) (Qal) secret (participle) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be concealed 1b2) concealed, dissembler (participle) 1c) (Hiphil) to conceal, hide 1d) (Hithpael) to hide oneself

Usage: Occurs in 27 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] any ways, blind, dissembler, hide (self), secret (thing). See also: Leviticus 4:13; Job 6:16; Psalms 10:1.

עֵֽינֵי/הֶ֔ם ʻayin H5869 "eye" N-cd | Suff

This word can mean a spring or fountain, but also refers to the eye or a source of something. It is often translated as affliction, outward appearance, or countenance, and is used in various contexts throughout the Bible.

Definition: : eye 1) eye 1a) eye 1a1) of physical eye 1a2) as showing mental qualities 1a3) of mental and spiritual faculties (fig.)

Usage: Occurs in 828 OT verses. KJV: affliction, outward appearance, [phrase] before, [phrase] think best, colour, conceit, [phrase] be content, countenance, [phrase] displease, eye((-brow), (-d), -sight), face, [phrase] favour, fountain, furrow (from the margin), [idiom] him, [phrase] humble, knowledge, look, ([phrase] well), [idiom] me, open(-ly), [phrase] (not) please, presence, [phrase] regard, resemblance, sight, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them, [phrase] think, [idiom] us, well, [idiom] you(-rselves). See also: Genesis 3:5; Exodus 34:9; Deuteronomy 28:67.

וָ/אֵחַ֖ל châlal H2490 "to bore" Conj | V-Niphal-ConsecImperf-1cs

Definition: 1) to wound (fatally), bore through, pierce, bore 1a) (Qal) to pierce 1b) (Pual) to be slain 1c) (Poel) to wound, pierce 1d) (Poal) to be wounded

בְּ/תוֹכָֽ/ם tâvek H8432 "midst" Prep | N-ms | Suff

This word refers to the middle or center of something, such as a group of people or a physical space. It can also mean among or between things, as seen in various Bible translations.

Definition: 1) midst, middle 1a) midst, middle 1b) into, through (after verbs of motion) 1c) among (of a number of persons) 1d) between (of things arranged by twos) 1e) from among (as to take or separate etc)

Usage: Occurs in 390 OT verses. KJV: among(-st), [idiom] between, half, [idiom] (there-, where-), in(-to), middle, mid(-night), midst (among), [idiom] out (of), [idiom] through, [idiom] with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:6; Numbers 35:5; 2 Chronicles 32:4.

Study Notes — Ezekiel 22:26

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Context — Israel’s Wicked Leaders

24“Son of man, say to her, ‘In the day of indignation, you are a land that has not been cleansed, upon which no rain has fallen.’ 25The conspiracy of the princes in her midst is like a roaring lion tearing its prey. They devour the people, seize the treasures and precious things, and multiply the widows within her.

26Her priests do violence to My law and profane My holy things. They make no distinction between the holy and the common, and they fail to distinguish between the clean and the unclean. They disregard My Sabbaths, so that I am profaned among them.

27Her officials within her are like wolves tearing their prey, shedding blood, and destroying lives for dishonest gain. 28Her prophets whitewash these deeds by false visions and lying divinations, saying, ‘This is what the Lord GOD says,’ when the LORD has not spoken.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Leviticus 10:10	You must distinguish between the holy and the common, between the clean and the unclean,
2	Ezekiel 44:23	They are to teach My people the difference between the holy and the common, and show them how to discern between the clean and the unclean.
3	Ezekiel 22:8	You have despised My holy things and profaned My Sabbaths.
4	Malachi 2:8	But you have departed from the way, and your instruction has caused many to stumble. You have violated the covenant of Levi,” says the LORD of Hosts.
5	1 Samuel 2:12–17	Now the sons of Eli were wicked men; they had no regard for the LORD or for the custom of the priests with the people. When any man offered a sacrifice, the servant of the priest would come with a three-pronged meat fork while the meat was boiling and plunge it into the pan or kettle or cauldron or cooking pot. And the priest would claim for himself whatever the meat fork brought up. This is how they treated all the Israelites who came to Shiloh. Even before the fat was burned, the servant of the priest would come and say to the man who was sacrificing, “Give the priest some meat to roast, because he will not accept boiled meat from you, but only raw.” And if any man said to him, “The fat must be burned first; then you may take whatever you want,” the servant would reply, “No, you must give it to me right now. If you refuse, I will take it by force!” Thus the sin of these young men was severe in the sight of the LORD, for they were treating the LORD’s offering with contempt.
6	Jeremiah 2:8	The priests did not ask, ‘Where is the LORD?’ The experts in the law no longer knew Me, and the leaders rebelled against Me. The prophets prophesied by Baal and followed useless idols.
7	1 Samuel 2:22	Now Eli was very old, and he heard about everything his sons were doing to all Israel and how they were sleeping with the women who served at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting.
8	Micah 3:11–12	Her leaders judge for a bribe, her priests teach for a price, and her prophets practice divination for money. Yet they lean upon the LORD, saying, “Is not the LORD among us? No disaster can come upon us.” Therefore, because of you, Zion will be plowed like a field, Jerusalem will become a heap of rubble, and the temple mount a wooded ridge.
9	Ezekiel 36:20	And wherever they went among the nations, they profaned My holy name, because it was said of them, ‘These are the people of the LORD, yet they had to leave His land.’
10	Leviticus 20:25	You are therefore to distinguish between clean and unclean animals and birds. Do not become contaminated by any animal or bird, or by anything that crawls on the ground; I have set these apart as unclean for you.

Ezekiel 22:26 Summary

[Ezekiel 22:26 tells us that the priests in Israel were disobeying God's laws and treating His holy things as common, which is a serious offense to God. This verse reminds us of the importance of respecting and obeying God's commands, as seen in Psalm 119:1-8. By following God's laws, we can show our love and reverence for Him, and avoid profaning His name. As we reflect on this verse, we can ask ourselves if we are treating God's laws and holy things with the respect they deserve, and if we are prioritizing keeping the Sabbath, as commanded in Exodus 20:8-11.]

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean for the priests to 'do violence to My law' in Ezekiel 22:26?

This phrase means that the priests are willfully disobeying and disregarding God's laws, as given in books such as Exodus and Leviticus, and ignoring the consequences of their actions, as seen in Deuteronomy 31:24-26.

How do the priests 'profane My holy things'?

The priests profane God's holy things by treating them as common or ordinary, rather than with the reverence and respect due to them, as commanded in Leviticus 10:10 and Hebrews 10:29.

What is the significance of the priests failing to distinguish between the 'clean and the unclean'?

This failure to distinguish between clean and unclean refers to the priests' disregard for God's laws regarding ritual purity, as outlined in Leviticus 11-15, which is essential for maintaining a right relationship with God, as seen in Psalm 24:3-4.

How does the disregard for the Sabbaths lead to God being 'profaned among them'?

The disregard for the Sabbaths, as commanded in Exodus 20:8-11 and Deuteronomy 5:12-15, shows a lack of reverence for God and His commands, leading to a profaning of His name among the people, as warned in Ezekiel 36:20-23.

Reflection Questions

How can I ensure that I am treating God's laws and holy things with the reverence and respect they deserve?
In what ways can I distinguish between the 'holy and the common' in my daily life, and what are the consequences of failing to do so?
How can I prioritize keeping the Sabbath, as commanded in Exodus 20:8-11, and what benefits can I expect to receive from doing so?
What are some ways that I may be 'profaning God's name' in my own life, and what steps can I take to repent and change my ways?

Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 22:26

Her priests have violated my law,.... Or, "forced it" (i); they gave a wrong explanation of it, made it speak what it should not; they wrested the sense and meaning of it, and did and taught things

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 22:26

Her priests have violated my law, and have profaned mine holy things: they have put no difference between the holy and profane, neither have they shewed difference between the unclean and the clean,

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 22:26

Her priests; God owns them not as his, they were priests that suited such a people. Priests; men by office bound to reverence the law, to study it, and to preserve it from men’ s corruptions. Violated my law; wrested it to oppression and impiety, and to maintain errors, and made it speak what they would, not what it did. Profaned; lightly esteemed, as if they had been but common things, and accordingly use them. My holy things; sacrifices and oblations, which were consecrated to holy uses, should be offered with holy hearts and hands, and be eaten by holy persons in due time and place. All this neglected with profane spirits. They have put no difference between the holy and profane: this and the following clause may be an exegesis, explication of the former, or else thus; Neither have they in their own practice differenced holy, and profane, nor in their teaching acquainted the people with the difference, nor in the exercise of their authority separated the profane from the holy, either persons or things, but with promiscuous intermixtures of every thing, and all persons have been alike to them, whether holy or profane, i.e. of common and ordinary use. Neither have they showed difference; have not made the people know, so the word. Between the unclean and the clean; things and persons, what things might be touched or eaten, or what might not, what persons might not be approached to and conversed with, and what might; all which was the duty of the priests, the neglect whereof spread the uncleanness of the Jews over the whole land. Hid their eyes; despised, and would not see the holiness of the sabbaths, nor would look on such as observed them aright to encourage them, or on those that profaned them to reprove them; so they did not see what they would not see. From my sabbaths; though they are expressly commanded to be kept holy, and with great care and exactness, ,22; though the portion of time I consecrated to my service, they sacrilegiously direct to other uses, and grudge it me, nay, rob me of it. I am profaned; contemned, dishonoured, disobeyed, and all my laws represented as trivial and light things.

Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 22:26

Ezekiel 22:26 Her priests have violated my law, and have profaned mine holy things: they have put no difference between the holy and profane, neither have they shewed [difference] between the unclean and the clean, and have hid their eyes from my sabbaths, and I am profaned among them.Ver. 26. Her priests have violated my law.] By infringing, and enforcing it to speak what it never meant; to go two miles when it would go but one, &c. They have put no difference.] They have not taken out the precious from the vile, but made it open tide, and admitted all pellmell, as they say. And have hid their eyes from my Sabbaths,] i.e., Either framed excuse that they might themselves break it; or else connived at others that have. Plane palamque contra faciunt, quam ipsis imperavi lege. - Jun.

Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 22:26

(26) Have violated my law.—The next class to be spoken of, as the next in influence, were the priests. It was their especial office to observe and to teach the distinction between the holy and the unholy (Leviticus 10:10), and to care for the Sabbath. In all they had been unfaithful. (Comp. Micah 3:11; Zephaniah 3:4.)

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 22:26

Verse 26. Her priests] Even they whose lips should preserve knowledge, have not instructed the people: they have violated my law, not only in their private conduct, but in their careless and corrupt manner of serving in my temple.

Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 22:26

26. The great influence possessed by the priests in this age appears from the place they occupy next the royal house. Jeremiah 2:8; Jeremiah 2:26; Jeremiah 4:9; Jeremiah 8:1; Jeremiah 13:13; Jeremiah 26:11. between the holy and profane] ch. Ezekiel 44:23; Jeremiah 15:19; Leviticus 10:10.

Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 22:26

26. The priests are as bad as the royal princes. They regarded neither the prescriptions of the ceremonial nor the moral law.

Sermons on Ezekiel 22:26

	Sermon	Description
	Christ a Stranger (1984 Conference) by David Wilkerson	In this sermon, the preacher highlights the lack of time people have for prayer and Bible study due to their busy lives and distractions. He emphasizes the importance of prioritizi
	Who Qualifies to Stand in the Gap? by K.P. Yohannan	K.P. Yohannan emphasizes the critical role of intercession in his sermon 'Who Qualifies to Stand in the Gap?', using Moses as a prime example of someone who stood in the gap for th
	Matthew 7:6 by Chuck Smith	Chuck Smith emphasizes the importance of discernment in the Christian faith, particularly in the context of Jesus' teaching in Matthew 7:6. He warns against the dangers of indiscri
	The Beauty of Holiness by David Davis	This sermon emphasizes the beauty of holiness, recounting a powerful testimony of a communist man encountering the overwhelming beauty of God's presence, leading to his conversion.
	The Future of Israel (Part 2) by Richard Ganz	In this sermon, the preacher shares a conversation he had with an elderly man who was passionate about karate. Despite his age, the man was still actively involved in full-contact
	The Message of Malachi by G. Campbell Morgan	G. Campbell Morgan delivers a profound sermon on 'The Message of Malachi,' emphasizing God's unfailing love and the human tendency to fail in maintaining true relationships with Hi
	Epistle 211 by George Fox	George Fox preaches a powerful message warning those who have turned back to the world's ways after knowing the truth, causing stumbling blocks for others and grieving the righteou