2 Chronicles 36:14 Meaning and Explanation
“Moreover all the chief of the priests, and the people, transgressed very much after all the abominations of the heathen; and polluted the house of the LORD which he had hallowed in Jerusalem.”
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Read Full Chapter →The priests and people commit widespread transgressions, defiling the Temple that God had made holy.
The Context of 2 Chronicles 36:14
National apostasy: priests and people embrace pagan practices and defile the Temple.
What Does 2 Chronicles 36:14 Mean?
Zedekiah's corruption is not his alone. The priestly leadership—those responsible for maintaining the Temple and teaching God's law—also 'transgressed very much.' They follow pagan abominations instead of upholding covenant. The people join in, making systematic idolatry and spiritual unfaithfulness the norm throughout society.
This widespread apostasy is devastating. The Temple, which God had hallowed—set apart as His dwelling place—is defiled through the very actions of those entrusted with its care. When priests and people together abandon God's covenant, judgment becomes inevitable.
Frequently Asked Questions About 2 Chronicles 36:14
What does 2 Chronicles 36:14 mean?
The priests and people commit widespread transgressions, defiling the Temple that God had made holy.
What is the context of 2 Chronicles 36:14?
National apostasy: priests and people embrace pagan practices and defile the Temple.