Ezekiel 8:15 cpdv — And he said to me: “Certainly, son of man, you have seen. But if you turn again, you will see even greater abominations…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And he said to me: “Certainly, son of man, you have seen. But if you turn again, you will see even greater abominations than these.” "

— Ezekiel 8:15, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Ezekiel 8 — Context

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And he said to me: “Certainly, son of man, you see what the elders of the house of Israel are doing in the darkness, each one while hidden in his chamber. For they say: ‘The Lord does not see us. The Lord has forsaken the earth.’ ”

13

And he said to me: “If you turn again, you will see even greater abominations, which these ones are committing.”

14

And he led me in through the door of the gate of the Lord’s house, which looked toward the north. And behold, women were sitting there, mourning for Adonis.

15

And he said to me: “Certainly, son of man, you have seen. But if you turn again, you will see even greater abominations than these.”

16

And he led me into the inner atrium of the house of the Lord. And behold, at the door of the temple of the Lord, between the vestibule and the altar, there were about twenty-five men with their backs toward the temple of the Lord, and their faces toward the east. And they were adoring toward the rising of the Sun.

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And he said to me: “Certainly, son of man, you have seen. Can this be so trivial to the house of Judah, when they commit these abominations, just as they have committed here, that, having filled the earth with iniquity, they now turn to provoke me? And behold, they are applying a branch to their nose.

18

Therefore, I also will act toward them in my fury. My eye will not be lenient, nor will I take pity. And when they will have cried out to my ears with a loud voice, I will not heed them.”

Ezekiel 8:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 8:15 say?
Ezekiel 8:15 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And he said to me: “Certainly, son of man, you have seen. But if you turn again, you will see even greater abominations than these.” ”
Where is Ezekiel 8:15 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 8:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 8, verse 15.
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 8:15.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 8:15 in?
Ezekiel 8:15 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 8:15?
Ezekiel 8:15 reads (CPDV): “And he said to me: “Certainly, son of man, you have seen. But if you turn again, you will see even greater abominations than these.” ” 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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