Ezekiel 22:8 asv — Thou hast despised my holy things, and hast profaned my sabbaths.

American Standard Version

"Thou hast despised my holy things, and hast profaned my sabbaths. "

— Ezekiel 22:8, American Standard Version

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Ezekiel 22 — Context

5

Those that are near, and those that are far from thee, shall mock thee, thou infamous one and full of tumult.

6

Behold, the princes of Israel, every one according to his power, have been in thee to shed blood.

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In thee have they set light by father and mother; in the midst of thee have they dealt by oppression with the sojourner; in thee have they wronged the fatherless and the widow.

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Thou hast despised my holy things, and hast profaned my sabbaths.

9

Slanderous men have been in thee to shed blood; and in thee they have eaten upon the mountains: in the midst of thee they have committed lewdness.

10

In thee have they uncovered their fathers’ nakedness; in thee have they humbled her that was unclean in her impurity.

11

And one hath committed abomination with his neighbor’s wife; and another hath lewdly defiled his daughter-in-law; and another in thee hath humbled his sister, his father’s daughter.

Ezekiel 22:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 22:8 say?
Ezekiel 22:8 in the American Standard Version reads: “Thou hast despised my holy things, and hast profaned my sabbaths. ”
Where is Ezekiel 22:8 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 22:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 22, verse 8.
Who wrote Ezekiel?
Ezekiel is traditionally attributed to Ezekiel the priest. It was written c. 593–571 BC.
What is the book of Ezekiel about?
Ezekiel ministers among the exiles in Babylon with vivid visions, sign-acts, and oracles. He sees God's glory depart from a defiled temple, then promises dry bones brought to life, a new heart, and a restored temple — pictures of resurrection and the new covenant fulfilled in Christ.
What are the major themes of Ezekiel?
Ezekiel explores themes including Glory of God, Judgment, New Heart, Resurrection, New Temple. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ezekiel 22:8.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 22:8 in?
Ezekiel 22:8 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Ezekiel 22:8?
Ezekiel 22:8 reads (ASV): “Thou hast despised my holy things, and hast profaned my sabbaths. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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