9 And he said to me, "Go in and see the wicked and detestable things they are doing here."
9 And he said unto me, Go in, and behold the wicked abominations that they do here.
9 And he said to me, "Go in, and see the vile abominations that they are committing here."
9 He said, "Now walk through the door and take a look at the obscenities they're engaging in."
9 And He said to me, "Go in, and see the wicked abominations which they are doing there."
9 "Go in," he said, "and see the wicked and detestable sins they are committing in there!"
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Ezekiel 8:9
Commentary on Ezekiel 8:7-12
(Read Ezekiel 8:7-12)
A secret place was, as it were, opened, where the prophet saw creatures painted on the walls, and a number of the elders of Israel worshipped before them. No superiority in worldly matters will preserve men from lust, or idolatries, when they are left to their own deceitful hearts; and those who are soon wearied in the service of God, often grudge no toil nor expense when following their superstitions. When hypocrites screen themselves behind the wall of an outward profession, there is some hole or other left in the wall, something that betrays them to those who look diligently. There is a great deal of secret wickedness in the world. They think themselves out of God's sight. But those are ripe indeed for ruin, who lay the blame of their sins upon the Lord.