Ezekiel 8:9

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

Then He said to me, “Go in and see the wicked abominations they are committing here.”

American Standard Version (1901)

And he said unto me, Go in, and see the wicked abominations that they do here.

Bible in Basic English

And he said to me, Go in and see the evil and disgusting things which they are doing here.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And he said to me: Go in, and see the wicked abominations which they commit here.

Free Bible Version

He told me, “Go through the wall and see the evil and disgusting things they are doing in here.”

King James (Authorized) Version

And he said unto me, Go in, and behold the wicked abominations that they do here.

Translation for Translators

He said to me, “Go in and see the wicked and detestable things that they are doing there!”

Unlocked Literal Bible

Then he said to me, “Go and see the wicked abominations that they are doing here.”

Noah Webster Bible

And he said to me, Go in, and behold the wicked abominations that they do here.

World English Bible

He said to me, “Go in, and see the wicked abominations that they do here.”

Young's Literal Translation

And He saith to me, 'Go in, and see the evil abominations that they are doing here.'

Context

The Vision of Idolatry in the Temple

⁸“Son of man,” He told me, “dig through the wall.” So I dug through the wall and discovered a doorway.⁹Then He said to me, “Go in and see the wicked abominations they are committing here.”

Summary

In this verse, Ezekiel describes a vision where he sees idolatrous practices being carried out in the temple of the Lord in Jerusalem. The leaders of Israel were engaging in secret idol worship, which was a direct violation of God's commandments. This vision reveals the extent of the spiritual corruption and rebellion that had taken root among the people, leading to the eventual destruction of the temple and the city of Jerusalem. It serves as a warning against the dangers of turning away from God and the consequences of forsaking His ways.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And he said unto me, go in,.... Into the room or chamber the door opened into: and behold the wicked abominations they do here; the idolatries there committed, wicked in themselves, and abominable to God.