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He said to me, Go in, and see the wicked abominations that they do here.

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Uncovering Hidden Sin

Commentators explain that God's command for Ezekiel to "go in" symbolizes the need to look past outward appearances. Just as Ezekiel had to enter a secret chamber, we are reminded that much wickedness is hidden. Matthew Henry notes that even when people hide behind a wall of religious profession, God can reveal the "hole in the wall" that exposes the hypocrisy within, calling us to diligent self-examination.

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Ezekiel

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John Calvin

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…

John Gill

John Gill

On Ezekiel 8:9

17th Century

Pastor

And he said unto me, go in Into the room or chamber the door opened into:

and behold the wicked abomina…

Matthew Henry

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…