Ezekiel 44:6

“And thou shalt say to the rebellious, even to the house of Israel, &c.] This is a character of literal Israel from the beginning, (<050924>Deuteronomy 9:24), and frequently given it in this prophecy, (<260202>Ezekiel 2:2,3,5-8) (<260309>Ezekiel 3:9,26,27) and well agrees with these declining churches in the latter day, and even in our times; it represents them as rebellious, because of their disregard to the ordinances of God’s house, and to the laws and rules of it; and are not only called “rebellious”, but “rebellion”f801 itself; expressive of the greatness of their sin, and the aggravations of it: thus saith the Lord God, O ye house of Israel, let it suite you of all your abominations;…”

“Admonition to the ministering priests, grounded upon former neglect. Ezekiel 44:4 The north gate before the house - The north gate of the inner court. God expostulates with His people in the seat of their former idolatries Ezekiel 8:3. Ezekiel 44:5 Mark well - The careful arrangements made had all been intended to keep the temple and its surroundings from profanation. Hence, attention to these particulars is enjoined. Ezekiel 44:7 Strangers - This refers especially to the sin of unauthorized and unfaithful priests ministering in the services of the temple. Compare marginal references. Ezekiel 44:8 Mine holy things - The altar, its sacrifices, the sacred utensils, and the like. For yourselves…”

“Let it suffice - Let the time you have spent on your sins suffice. Ezekiel 44:7”

“44:6-8 The people of Israel were called rebels because they had failed to control access to the sanctuary in the past; they had hired uncircumcised foreigners to come into the sanctuary and probably employed them as Temple guards and gatekeepers. This task should not have been delegated to foreigners; it should have been performed by the Levites, whom the Lord had assigned to perform it (cp. 44:10).”

“thou shalt say: Eze 2:5-8, Eze 3:9, Eze 3:26, Eze 3:27 let it suffice: Eze 45:9; Pe1 4:3 Ezekiel 44:7”