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So I went in and saw; and see, every form of creeping things, and abominable animals, and all the idols of the house of Israel, portrayed on the wall round about.
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Idolatry's Egyptian Roots
Commentators unanimously identify the worship of "creeping things and abominable beasts" as a direct import from Egypt. Scholars note this wasn't just a random sin; it was tied to a political faction that sought an alliance with Egypt instead of trusting God. This reveals how seeking security in worldly powers can lead to adopting their corrupt spiritual practices.
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Ezekiel
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18th Century
Presbyterian
There is clearly a reference to the idolatry of Egypt. Many subterranean chambers in rocks upon theshores of the Nile exhibit ornamentation and hie…
19th Century
Anglican
Every form of creeping things, and abominable beasts. —The description of the idolatrous rites here practiced clearly ind…
16th Century
Protestant
Now the Prophet is brought to another place, where another kind of abomination is shown. If an idol had been erected in some recess of the…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
So I went in and saw; and behold every form of creeping things As beetles and others, worshippe…
A secret place was, so to speak, opened, where the prophet saw creatures painted on the walls, and a number of the elders of Israel worshipped befo…
