Ezekiel 23:38 Meaning and Explanation
“Moreover this they have done unto me: they have defiled my sanctuary in the same day, and have profaned my sabbaths.”
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Read Full Chapter →The kingdoms defiled God's temple and violated His holy days.
The Context of Ezekiel 23:38
Additional sins: profaning the sanctuary and Sabbaths.
What Does Ezekiel 23:38 Mean?
Beyond the worship of idols, the kingdoms desecrated God's own sanctuary and ignored the sanctity of the Sabbath. The phrase 'in the same day' suggests the brazen simultaneity: child sacrifice and temple desecration occurred in the same timeframe.
These acts are not mere misdeeds but deliberate profanations of what God had set apart as holy. The sanctuary defilement is especially grievous because it directly violates God's chosen dwelling place.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ezekiel 23:38
What does Ezekiel 23:38 mean?
The kingdoms defiled God's temple and violated His holy days.
What is the context of Ezekiel 23:38?
Additional sins: profaning the sanctuary and Sabbaths.