Ezekiel 22:8 net — You have despised my holy things and desecrated my Sabbaths!

NET Bible

"You have despised my holy things and desecrated my Sabbaths!"

— Ezekiel 22:8, NET Bible

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Ezekiel 22 — Context

5

Those both near and far from you will mock you, you with your bad reputation, full of turmoil.

6

“‘See how each of the princes of Israel living within you has used his authority to shed blood.

7

They have treated father and mother with contempt within you; they have oppressed the resident foreigner among you; they have wronged the orphan and the widow within you.

8

You have despised my holy things and desecrated my Sabbaths!

9

Slanderous men shed blood within you. Those who live within you eat pagan sacrifices on the mountains; they commit obscene acts among you.

10

They have sexual relations with their father’s wife within you; they violate women during their menstrual period within you.

11

One commits an abominable act with his neighbor’s wife; another obscenely defiles his daughter-in-law; another violates his sister– his father’s daughter– within you.

Ezekiel 22:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 22:8 say?
Ezekiel 22:8 in the NET Bible reads: “You have despised my holy things and desecrated 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 (NET): “You have despised my holy things and desecrated 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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