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They shall teach my people the difference between the holy and the common, and cause them to discern between the unclean and the clean.

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The Duty of Discernment

Commentator John Gill explains that this teaching role is not merely about Old Testament ceremonies. For Christians, it signifies the crucial duty of spiritual leaders to instruct believers in discerning truth from error, sound doctrine from corrupt teaching, and holy worship from empty superstition. The goal is to foster deep spiritual understanding among God's people.

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Ezekiel

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Ezekiel 44:17–31

18th Century

Theologian

Regulations regarding the priests’ services (Ezekiel 44:18). The garments of the priests are defined, and various rules prescribed in t…

John Gill

John Gill

On Ezekiel 44:23

17th Century

Pastor

And they shall teach my people the difference between the
holy and the profane
Person…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Ezekiel 44:1–31

17th Century

Minister

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 …