New International Version Again, he said, “You will see them doing things that are even more detestable.” New Living Translation Then the LORD added, “Come, and I will show you even more detestable sins than these!” English Standard Version He said also to me, “You will see still greater abominations that they commit.” Berean Standard Bible Again, He told me, “You will see them committing even greater abominations.” Berean Literal Bible And He said to me: “Again you will turn and will see greater abominations that they are doing!” King James Bible He said also unto me, Turn thee yet again, and thou shalt see greater abominations that they do. New King James Version And He said to me, “Turn again, and you will see greater abominations that they are doing.” New American Standard Bible And He said to me, “Yet you will see still greater abominations which they are committing!” NASB 1995 And He said to me, “Yet you will see still greater abominations which they are committing.” NASB 1977 And He said to me, “Yet you will see still greater abominations which they are committing.” Legacy Standard Bible And He said to me, “Yet you will see still greater abominations which they are doing.” Amplified Bible He also said to me, “Yet again you will see even greater repulsive acts which they are committing.” Berean Annotated Bible Again, He told me, “You will see them committing even greater abominations. Christian Standard Bible Again he said to me, “You will see even more detestable acts that they are committing.” Holman Christian Standard Bible Again He said to me, “You will see even more detestable things, which they are committing.” American Standard Version He said also unto me, Thou shalt again see yet other great abominations which they do. Contemporary English Version But I will show you something even worse than this." English Revised Version He said also unto me, Thou shalt again see yet other great abominations which they do. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then he said to me, "You will see even more disgusting things that they are doing." Good News Translation Then the LORD said to me, "You are going to see them do even more disgusting things than that." International Standard Version Then the Spirit told me, "You're about to see even more detestable practices that they're doing!" NET Bible He said to me, "You will see them practicing even greater abominations!" New Heart English Bible He said also to me, "You shall again see yet other great abominations which they do." Webster's Bible Translation He said also to me, Turn thee yet again, and thou shalt see greater abominations that they do. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAgain, He told me, “You will see them committing even greater abominations.” World English Bible He said also to me, “You will again see more of the great abominations which they do.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd He says to me, “Turn again, [and] see [the] great abominations that they are doing.” Berean Literal Bible And He said to me: “Again you will turn and will see greater abominations that they are doing!” Young's Literal Translation And He saith unto me, 'Again thou dost turn, thou dost see great abominations that they are doing.' Smith's Literal Translation And he said to me, Thou shalt turn back yet; thou shalt see great abominations which they are doing. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he said to me: If thou turn thee again, thou shalt see greater abominations which these commit. Catholic Public Domain Version And he said to me: “If you turn again, you will see even greater abominations, which these ones are committing.” New American Bible He said: You will see them practicing even greater abominations. New Revised Standard Version He said also to me, “You will see still greater abominations that they are committing.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHe said also to me, Turn round again, and you shall see greater abominations that they are doing. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he said to me again: “Turn, you shall see the great abomination that they are committing” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917He said also unto me: 'Thou shalt again see yet greater abominations which they do.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And he said to me, Thou shalt see yet greater iniquities which these do. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Vision of Idolatry in the Temple…12“Son of man,” He said to me, “do you see what the elders of the house of Israel are doing in the darkness, each at the shrine of his own idol? For they are saying, ‘The LORD does not see us; the LORD has forsaken the land.’ ” 13Again, He told me, “You will see them committing even greater abominations.” 14Then He brought me to the entrance of the north gate of the house of the LORD, and I saw women sitting there, weeping for Tammuz.… Cross References Again, He told me, Ezekiel 11:5 And the Spirit of the LORD fell upon me and told me to declare that this is what the LORD says: “That is what you are thinking, O house of Israel; and I know the thoughts that arise in your minds. Ezekiel 12:1 Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying, Ezekiel 20:2 Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying, “You will see them Ezekiel 40:4 “Son of man,” he said to me, “look with your eyes, hear with your ears, and pay attention to everything I am going to show you, for that is why you have been brought here. Report to the house of Israel everything you see.” Revelation 1:12 Then I turned to see the voice that was speaking with me. And having turned, I saw seven golden lampstands, Jeremiah 1:11-12 And the word of the LORD came to me, asking, “Jeremiah, what do you see?” “I see a branch of an almond tree,” I replied. / “You have observed correctly,” said the LORD, “for I am watching over My word to accomplish it.” committing even greater abominations.” Ezekiel 16:47-51 And you not only walked in their ways and practiced their abominations, but soon you were more depraved than they were. / As surely as I live, declares the Lord GOD, your sister Sodom and her daughters never did as you and your daughters have done. / Now this was the iniquity of your sister Sodom: She and her daughters were arrogant, overfed, and complacent; they did not help the poor and needy. … 2 Kings 21:11 “Since Manasseh king of Judah has committed all these abominations, acting more wickedly than the Amorites who preceded him, and with his idols has caused Judah to sin, Ezekiel 5:6-8 But she has rebelled against My ordinances more wickedly than the nations, and against My statutes worse than the countries around her. For her people have rejected My ordinances and have not walked in My statutes.’ / Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘You have been more insubordinate than the nations around you; you have not walked in My statutes or kept My ordinances, nor have you even conformed to the ordinances of the nations around you.’ / Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Behold, I Myself am against you, Jerusalem, and I will execute judgments among you in the sight of the nations. Jeremiah 7:17-18 Do you not see what they are doing in the cities of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem? / The sons gather wood, the fathers light the fire, and the women knead the dough to make cakes for the Queen of Heaven; they pour out drink offerings to other gods to provoke Me to anger. 2 Kings 21:3-7 For he rebuilt the high places that his father Hezekiah had destroyed, and he raised up altars for Baal. He made an Asherah pole, as King Ahab of Israel had done, and he worshiped and served all the host of heaven. / Manasseh also built altars in the house of the LORD, of which the LORD had said, “In Jerusalem I will put My Name.” / In both courtyards of the house of the LORD, he built altars to all the host of heaven. … 2 Chronicles 33:3-7 For he rebuilt the high places that his father Hezekiah had torn down, and he raised up altars for the Baals and made Asherah poles. And he worshiped and served all the host of heaven. / Manasseh also built altars in the house of the LORD, of which the LORD had said, “My Name will remain in Jerusalem forever.” / In both courtyards of the house of the LORD, he built altars to all the host of heaven. … Isaiah 44:9-20 All makers of idols are nothing, and the things they treasure are worthless. Their witnesses fail to see or comprehend, so they are put to shame. / Who fashions a god or casts an idol which profits him nothing? / Behold, all his companions will be put to shame, for the craftsmen themselves are only human. Let them all assemble and take their stand; they will all be brought to terror and shame. … Jeremiah 44:17-19 Instead, we will do everything we vowed to do: We will burn incense to the Queen of Heaven and offer drink offerings to her, just as we, our fathers, our kings, and our officials did in the cities of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem. At that time we had plenty of food and good things, and we saw no disaster. / But from the time we stopped burning incense to the Queen of Heaven and pouring out drink offerings to her, we have lacked everything and have been perishing by sword and famine.” / “Moreover,” said the women, “when we burned incense to the Queen of Heaven and poured out drink offerings to her, was it without our husbands’ knowledge that we made sacrificial cakes in her image and poured out drink offerings to her?” Deuteronomy 32:16-17 They provoked His jealousy with foreign gods; they enraged Him with abominations. / They sacrificed to demons, not to God, to gods they had not known, to newly arrived gods, which your fathers did not fear. Romans 1:21-23 For although they knew God, they neither glorified Him as God nor gave thanks to Him, but they became futile in their thinking and darkened in their foolish hearts. / Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools, / and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images of mortal man and birds and animals and reptiles. Treasury of Scripture He said also to me, Turn you yet again, and you shall see greater abominations that they do. greater Ezekiel 8:6,15 He said furthermore unto me, Son of man, seest thou what they do? even the great abominations that the house of Israel committeth here, that I should go far off from my sanctuary? but turn thee yet again, and thou shalt see greater abominations… Jeremiah 9:3 And they bend their tongues like their bow for lies: but they are not valiant for the truth upon the earth; for they proceed from evil to evil, and they know not me, saith the LORD. 2 Timothy 3:13 But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived. Jump to Previous Abominations Commit Committing Detestable Disgusting Great Greater TurnJump to Next Abominations Commit Committing Detestable Disgusting Great Greater TurnEzekiel 8 1. Ezekiel, in a vision of God at Jerusalem5. is shown the image of jealousy 7. the chambers of imagery 13. the mourners for Tammuz 16. the worshippers toward the sun 17. God's wrath for their idolatry Again, He told me, God continued leading Ezekiel through the temple courts, revealing further evidence of Judah’s rebellion. The vision unfolded in stages, showing that the corruption of worship in Jerusalem was deeper and more widespread than it first appeared. Ezk 11:5 And the Spirit of the LORD fell upon me… “You will see them Ezekiel was not merely hearing an accusation; he was being shown in a vision the actions of the people and leaders who served in and around the temple. God made their hidden practices known to His prophet, revealing the seriousness of Israel’s unfaithfulness. Ezk 40:4 “Son of man,” he said to me, “look with your eyes,… committing even greater abominations.” The idolatry already revealed was grievous, yet more detestable acts remained to be seen. Those entrusted with worshiping the Lord had incorporated pagan practices into the temple, intensifying Judah’s guilt and confirming the justice of coming judgment. Ezk 16:47-51 And you not only walked in their ways… Persons / Places / Events 1. EzekielA prophet and priest during the Babylonian exile, Ezekiel is the recipient of God's visions and messages, tasked with delivering them to the Israelites. 2. God The speaker in this verse, revealing to Ezekiel the abominations being committed by the Israelites, highlighting their idolatry and unfaithfulness. 3. Jerusalem The city where these abominations are taking place, specifically within the temple, which was meant to be a holy place dedicated to the worship of Yahweh. 4. The Temple The central place of worship for the Israelites, which has been defiled by idolatrous practices, as shown in the visions given to Ezekiel. 5. Abominations Refers to the idolatrous and sinful practices being committed by the Israelites, which are detestable in the sight of God. Teaching Points The Seriousness of IdolatryIdolatry is not just the worship of physical idols but can also be anything that takes the place of God in our hearts. We must examine our lives for modern-day idols. The Holiness of God's Dwelling The temple was meant to be a place of holiness. As believers, our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, and we must strive to keep them pure and dedicated to God. God's Awareness of Sin God sees all actions, even those done in secret. We cannot hide our sins from Him, and we must live with integrity and transparency before God. The Progressive Nature of Sin Sin often starts small but can grow into greater abominations if left unchecked. We must be vigilant in addressing sin in its early stages. The Call to Repentance Despite the abominations, God’s desire is for His people to repent and return to Him. We must be willing to turn away from sin and seek God's forgiveness. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 8:13?2. How does Ezekiel 8:13 reveal the extent of Israel's idolatry? 3. What can we learn about God's patience from Ezekiel 8:13? 4. How does Ezekiel 8:13 connect to the first commandment in Exodus 20:3? 5. How can we identify and remove idols in our lives today? 6. What steps can we take to ensure our worship remains pure and God-centered? 7. What abominations are being referred to in Ezekiel 8:13? 8. How does Ezekiel 8:13 challenge our understanding of idolatry? 9. Why does God show Ezekiel these greater abominations? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 8? Ezekiel 8:13 is God’s warning that, layer by layer, Judah’s sins are worsening. Each phrase—“Again… He told me… You will see them… committing… even greater abominations”—underscores divine patience, prophetic authority, eyewitness certainty, active rebellion, and the inevitable escalation of sin. The verse stands as a sober reminder: when a people persist in ever-deepening abominations, judgment is not only deserved but assured unless they repent. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Again,ע֣וֹד (‘ō·wḏ) Adverb Strong's 5750: Iteration, continuance, again, repeatedly, still, more He told וַיֹּ֖אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say me, אֵלָ֑י (’ê·lāy) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to “You will see תִּרְאֶ֛ה (tir·’eh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 7200: To see them הֵ֥מָּה (hêm·māh) Pronoun - third person masculine plural Strong's 1992: They committing עֹשִֽׂים׃ (‘ō·śîm) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 6213: To do, make even greater גְּדֹל֖וֹת (gə·ḏō·lō·wṯ) Adjective - feminine plural Strong's 1419: Great, older, insolent abominations.” תּוֹעֵב֥וֹת (tō·w·‘ê·ḇō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 8441: Something disgusting, an abhorrence, idolatry, an idol Additonal Resources Ezekiel 8:13 Blue Letter BibleEzekiel 8:13 Bible Gateway Ezekiel 8:13 Bible.com Ezekiel 8:13 NIV |
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