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and I polluted them in their own gifts, in that they caused to pass through [the fire] all that opens the womb, that I might make them desolate, to the end that they might know that I am Yahweh.

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A Perversion of Worship

Commentators explain that this verse describes a horrific perversion of God's law. God commanded Israel to consecrate their firstborn to Him (Exodus 13:12), but in their rebellion, they twisted this into the pagan practice of sacrificing their children to idols like Moloch. God then declared their offerings and worship 'polluted' because they had mixed His holy commands with detestable practices.

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Ezekiel

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Ezekiel 20:10–26

18th Century

Theologian

The probation in the wilderness. The promise was forfeited by those to whom it was first conditionally made, but was renewed to their children.

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Ezekiel 20:26

19th Century

Bishop

To pass through the fire. — The word “fire” here, as in Ezekiel 16:21 and Ezekiel 23:37, is not in the original, but is rightly su…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Ezekiel 20:26

16th Century

Theologian

There is no doubt that God here continues the same doctrine. From this, we gather that injurious laws were given to the people when they adopted va…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Ezekiel 20:26

17th Century

Pastor

And one polluted them in their own gifts Suffered them to defile themselves; or declared them to be, and treated them as …