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Ezequiel, 8

1. kai egeneto en tw ektw etei en tw pemptw mhni pempth tou mhnoV egw ekaqhmhn en tw oikw kai oi presbuteroi iouda ekaqhnto enwpion mou kai egeneto ep' eme ceir kuriou

1. El año sexto, el día cinco del sexto mes, estaba yo sentado en mi casa y los ancianos de Judá sentados ante mí, cuando se posó allí sobre mí la mano del Señor Yahveh.

2. kai eidon kai idou omoiwma androV apo thV osfuoV autou kai ewV katw pur kai apo thV osfuoV autou uperanw wV orasiV hlektrou

2. Miré: había allí una forma con aspecto de hombre. Desde lo que parecían ser sus caderas para abajo era de fuego, y desde sus caderas para arriba era algo como un resplandor, como el fulgor del electro.

3. kai exeteinen omoiwma ceiroV kai anelaben me thV korufhV mou kai anelaben me pneuma ana meson thV ghV kai ana meson tou ouranou kai hgagen me eiV ierousalhm en orasei qeou epi ta proqura thV pulhV thV eswteraV thV blepoushV proV borran ou hn h sthlh tou ktwmenou

3. Alargó una especie de mano y me agarró por un mechón de mi cabeza; el espíritu me elevó entre el cielo y la tierra y me llevó a Jerusalén, en visiones divinas, a la entrada del pórtico interior que mira al norte, allí donde se alza el ídolo de los celos, que provoca los celos.

4. kai idou ekei hn doxa kuriou qeou israhl kata thn orasin hn eidon en tw pediw

4. Y he aquí que la gloria del Dios de Israel estaba allí; tenía el aspecto de lo que yo había visto en la vega.

5. kai eipen proV me uie anqrwpou anableyon toiV ofqalmoiV sou proV borran kai anebleya toiV ofqalmoiV mou proV borran kai idou apo borra epi thn pulhn thn proV anatolaV

5. El me dijo: «Hijo de hombre, lévanta tus ojos hacia el norte.» Levanté mis ojos hacia el norte y vi que al norte del pórtico del altar estaba este ídolo de los celos, a la entrada.

6. kai eipen proV me uie anqrwpou ewrakaV ti outoi poiousin anomiaV megalaV poiousin wde tou apecesqai apo twn agiwn mou kai eti oyei anomiaV meizonaV

6. Me dijo: «Hijo de hombre, ¿ves lo que hacen éstos, las grandes abominaciones que la casa de Israel comete aquí para alejarme de mi santuario? Todavía has de ver otras grandes abominaciones».

7. kai eishgagen me epi ta proqura thV aulhV

7. Me llevó a la entrada del atrio. Yo miré: había un agujero en la pared.

8. kai eipen proV me uie anqrwpou oruxon kai wruxa kai idou qura mia

8. Y me dijo: «Hijo de hombre, perfora la pared.» Perforé la pared y se hizo una abertura.

9. kai eipen proV me eiselqe kai ide taV anomiaV aV outoi poiousin wde

9. Y me dijo: «Entra y contempla las execrables abominaciones que éstos cometen ahí.»

10. kai eishlqon kai eidon kai idou mataia bdelugmata kai panta ta eidwla oikou israhl diagegrammena ep' autou kuklw

10. Entré y observé: toda clase de representaciones de reptiles y animales repugnantes, y todas las basuras de la casa de Israel estaban grabados en la pared, todo alrededor.

11. kai ebdomhkonta andreV ek twn presbuterwn oikou israhl kai iezoniaV o tou safan en mesw autwn eisthkei pro proswpou autwn kai ekastoV qumiathrion autou eicen en th ceiri kai h atmiV tou qumiamatoV anebainen

11. Y setenta hombres, de los ancianos de la casa de Israel - uno de ellos era Yazanías, hijo de Safán -, estaban de pie delante de ellos cada uno con su incensario en la mano. Y el perfume de la nube de incienso subía.

12. kai eipen proV me uie anqrwpou ewrakaV a oi presbuteroi tou oikou israhl poiousin ekastoV autwn en tw koitwni tw kruptw autwn dioti eipan ouc ora o kurioV egkataleloipen kurioV thn ghn

12. Me dijo entonces: «¿Has visto, hijo de hombre, lo que hacen en la oscuridad los ancianos de la casa de Israel, cada uno en su estancia adornada de pinturas? Están diciendo: "Yahveh no nos ve, Yahveh ha abandonado esta tierra."»

13. kai eipen proV me eti oyei anomiaV meizonaV aV outoi poiousin

13. Y me dijo: «Todavía les verás cometer otras grandes abominaciones.»

14. kai eishgagen me epi ta proqura thV pulhV oikou kuriou thV blepoushV proV borran kai idou ekei gunaikeV kaqhmenai qrhnousai ton qammouz

14. Me llevó a la entrada del pórtico de la Casa de Yahveh que mira al norte, y vi que allí estaban sentadas las mujeres, plañiendo a Tammuz.

15. kai eipen proV me uie anqrwpou ewrakaV kai eti oyei epithdeumata meizona toutwn

15. Me dijo: «¿Has visto, hijo de hombre? Todavía verás abominaciones mayores que éstas.»

16. kai eishgagen me eiV thn aulhn oikou kuriou thn eswteran kai idou epi twn proqurwn tou naou kuriou ana meson twn ailam kai ana meson tou qusiasthriou wV eikosi andreV ta opisqia autwn proV ton naon tou kuriou kai ta proswpa autwn apenanti kai outoi proskunousin tw hliw

16. Me condujo luego al atrio interior de la Casa de Yahveh. Y he aquí que a la entrada del santuario de Yahveh, entre el vestíbulo y el altar, había unos veinticinco hombres que, vuelta la espalda al santuario de Yahveh y la cara a oriente, se postraban en dirección a oriente hacia el sol.

17. kai eipen proV me ewrakaV uie anqrwpou mh mikra tw oikw iouda tou poiein taV anomiaV aV pepoihkasin wde dioti eplhsan thn ghn anomiaV kai idou autoi wV mukthrizonteV

17. Y me dijo: «¿Has visto, hijo de hombre? ¿Aún no le bastan a la casa de Judá las abominaciones que cometen aquí, para que llenen también la tierra de violencia y vuelvan a irritarme? Mira cómo se llevan el ramo a la nariz.

18. kai egw poihsw autoiV meta qumou ou feisetai o ofqalmoV mou oude mh elehsw

18. Pues yo también he de obrar con furor; no tendré una mirada de piedad, no perdonaré. Con voz fuerte gritarán a mis oídos, pero yo no les escucharé.



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Footnotes:

8:1-4 - Ezekiel is taken in vision to the temple in Jerusalem, where he sees idolatry prevailing in the hearts of God's people. The vision of the corrupted temple reveals the deep apostasy that had infiltrated Israel's worship (see also Jeremiah 7:30-34 and Matthew 23:37).

8:5-12 - Ezekiel observes idols being worshiped in the temple, a gross violation of God's holiness. Idolatry in the temple symbolizes the betrayal of Israel's covenant with God and the spiritual corruption of the people (see also Isaiah 1:11-15 and 2 Corinthians 6:16).

8:13-18 - The vision further reveals idolatrous practices, such as the worship of Egyptian gods and other abominations. The behavior of the religious leaders compounds the sin of the people, leading them to total spiritual decay (see also Isaiah 57:8-9 and Matthew 15:9).

8:19-22 - Israel's idolatrous practices are described in great detail, emphasizing the wickedness that had taken root in the hearts of the people. Hidden sin, carried out in the shadows, will be brought to light by God (see also Matthew 10:26 and Luke 8:17).

8:23-18 - The vision culminates with the presence of God's glory departing from the temple, symbolizing the withdrawal of His presence due to the wickedness of the people. Idolatry brings with it the loss of fellowship with God and spiritual desolation (see also Ezekiel 10:18-19 and 1 Corinthians 3:16-17).

Verses related to Ezequiel, 8:

Ezekiel chapter 8 reveals the abominations in the temple of Jerusalem. What shocking vision does God show the prophet? This vivid text describes four scenes of idolatry and desecration in the sanctuary. The chapter exposes the extent of Israel's spiritual corruption, from the leaders to the common people. The presence of the glory of the Lord contrasts with blatant unfaithfulness. These revelations justify severe divine judgment. Consider with us five biblical passages that relate to the themes of apostasy and holiness covered in this eye-opening chapter.

Jeremiah 7:30: "The Jews have done what I disapprove of,' declares the Lord. 'They have profaned the sanctuary that bears my name by placing their detestable images in it.'" - Jeremiah describes the desecration of the temple, a central theme in Ezekiel 8.

2 Kings 21:7: "He took the carved image of Asherah that he had made and placed it in the temple, about which the Lord had said to David and his son Solomon: 'In this temple and in Jerusalem, which I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel, I will put my name forever.'" - This historical passage describes the placing of idols in the temple, a practice that Ezekiel condemns in his vision in chapter 8.

Deuteronomy 4:19: "When you look at the sky and see the sun, the moon and the stars, and everything that is in the sky, do not let yourselves be led to worship and worship them. The Lord your God has given them to all people under heaven." - This verse prohibits the worship of heavenly bodies, a practice that Ezekiel sees being carried out in the temple in Ezekiel 8:16.

Psalms 78:58: "They irritated him with their idolatrous altars and aroused his jealousy with their idols." - This psalm summarizes Israel's idolatry, a central theme of Ezekiel's visions in chapter 8.

2 Chronicles 33:7: "He placed a carved image in the temple of God, of which God had said to David and his son Solomon: 'In this temple and in Jerusalem, which I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel, I will put my name forever.'" - This historical passage provides a precedent for the desecration of the temple that Ezekiel sees in his vision in chapter 8.

FAQ:

What does Ezekiel see in the temple in Ezekiel 8?

Ezekiel sees a series of abominations in the temple, including idol worship and immoral practices, which provoke God's wrath. (Ezekiel 8:3-18)

How were the priests involved in idolatry in Ezekiel 8?

The priests were involved in idolatry, practicing pagan rituals within the temple and deviating from the true worship of God. (Ezekiel 8:10-12)

What does God plan to do with the temple because of idolatry in Ezekiel 8?

God plans to abandon the temple because of the desecration that has occurred there, removing His presence from Israel as a consequence of their sins. (Ezekiel 8:6)

What was Ezekiel's reaction when he saw the abominations in the temple?

Ezekiel was horrified and saddened to see the abominations in the temple, feeling the weight of the sin of the people of Israel. (Ezekiel 8:15)

What does the temple vision reveal about the spiritual state of Israel?

The temple vision reveals that Israel's spiritual state was completely corrupted by idolatry, provoking God's wrath and imminent destruction. (Ezekiel 8:17)


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