They may not approach me to minister as priests. They may not touch any of my holy things or the holy offerings, for they must bear the shame of all the detestable sins they have committed.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Admonition to the ministering priests, grounded upon former neglect.

On Ezekiel 44:4: The north gate before the house – This…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And they shall not come near unto me, to do the office of
priest unto me
To bring the…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

This chapter contains ordinances relative to the true priests. The prince evidently means Christ, and the words in Ezekiel 44:2 may remind us that …