Ezekiel 23:38

38 Moreover they have done this to Me: They have defiled My sanctuary on the same day and profaned My Sabbaths

Ezekiel 23:38 Meaning and Commentary

Ezekiel 23:38

Moreover this they have done unto me
. The following piece of wickedness, which was very provoking to the Lord: they have defiled my sanctuary in the same day;
as they caused their children to pass through the tire to their idols, by entering into the sanctuary when they had so done, and were thus defiled, and by offering sacrifices to their idols in it; or under pretence of serving the Lord, when they had just been guilty of murder and idolatry: and have profaned my sabbaths;
not only by doing their own worldly and civil business, but by slaying their infants on those days, and sacrificing them to idols.

Ezekiel 23:38 In-Context

36 The Lord also said to me: "Son of man, will you judge Oholah and Oholibah? Then declare to them their abominations

37 For they have committed adultery, and blood is on their hands. They have committed adultery with their idols, and even sacrificed their sons whom they bore to Me, passing them through the fire, to devour them.

38 Moreover they have done this to Me: They have defiled My sanctuary on the same day and profaned My Sabbaths

39 For after they had slain their children for their idols, on the same day they came into My sanctuary to profane it; and indeed thus they have done in the midst of My house.

40 Furthermore you sent for men to come from afar, to whom a messenger was sent; and there they came. And you washed yourself for them, painted your eyes, and adorned yourself with ornaments.