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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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Albert Barnes
On Ezekiel 8:10
18th Century
Theologian
There is clearly a reference to the idolatry of Egypt. Many subterranean chambers in rocks upon theshores of the Nile exhibit ornamentation and hie…
Charles Ellicott
On Ezekiel 8:10
19th Century
Bishop
Every form of creeping things, and abominable beasts. —The description of the idolatrous rites here practiced clearly ind…
John Calvin
On Ezekiel 8:7–11
16th Century
Theologian
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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John Gill
On Ezekiel 8:10
17th Century
Pastor
So I went in and saw; and behold every form of creeping things As beetles and others, worshippe…
Matthew Henry
On Ezekiel 8:7–12
17th Century
Minister
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…