Ezekiel 44:14

14 They are to serve as the Temple caretakers, taking charge of the maintenance work and performing general duties.

Ezekiel 44:14 Meaning and Commentary

Ezekiel 44:14

But I will make them keepers of the charge of the house
To be watchmen or porters in it; to open and shut the doors of it; to sweep and keep it clean; to repair and mend it, and to do such like works, as it follows: for all the service thereof, and for all that shall be done therein;
in a servile way; but not as priests or ministers of the word.

Ezekiel 44:14 In-Context

12 But they encouraged my people to worship idols, causing Israel to fall into deep sin. So I have taken a solemn oath that they must bear the consequences for their sins, says the Sovereign LORD .

13 They may not approach me to minister as priests. They may not touch any of my holy things or the holy offerings, for they must bear the shame of all the detestable sins they have committed.

14 They are to serve as the Temple caretakers, taking charge of the maintenance work and performing general duties.

15 “However, the Levitical priests of the family of Zadok continued to minister faithfully in the Temple when Israel abandoned me for idols. These men will serve as my ministers. They will stand in my presence and offer the fat and blood of the sacrifices, says the Sovereign LORD .

16 They alone will enter my sanctuary and approach my table to serve me. They will fulfill all my requirements.