Upon this rock (32): Vision of Ezekiel (2)
This article provides exegetical analysis of Ezekiel 8:14, examining the prophet's vision of idolatrous worship in the Jerusalem temple, specifically the weeping for Tammuz and its parallels in ancient Near Eastern fertility cults. Doezema draws on Calvin and other Reformed commentators to interpret this passage as depicting both spiritual and corporeal apostasy among God's covenant people, illustrating the depths of Israel's rebellion against the Lord.
Previous article in this series: April 15, 2018, p. 320. The prostitution to idolatry that Ezekiel had already seen, by vision, in the temple of God in Jerusalem must have seemed incredible to the prophet. But then, astoundingly, the Lord says, "Turn thee yet again, and thou shalt see greater abominations that they do" (8:13). This time, the Lord brought Ezekiel to "the gate of the Lord's house which was toward the north." And there he saw women sitting, "weeping for Tammuz" (8:14). Nothing...
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