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The Downward Spiral of Sin
This verse acts as a transition, with God telling Ezekiel he is about to see even "greater abominations." Commentators explain this reveals a key principle: sin is progressive. When left unchecked, it doesn't remain static but spirals into deeper and more shocking forms of rebellion against God.
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Ezekiel
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John Calvin
On Ezekiel 8:13–14
16th Century
Theologian
He now mentions the third kind of idolatry by which the Jews polluted the temple, for this was a kind of sin peculiar to females; and we know that …
John Gill
On Ezekiel 8:13
17th Century
Pastor
He said also to me, turn again Towards the north, as before; (See Gill on Ezekiel 8:6); [and] you sh…
Matthew Henry
On Ezekiel 8:13–18
17th Century
Minister
The yearly lamenting for Tammuz was accompanied by infamous practices; and the sun worshippers described here are thought to have been priests. The…