Verse 13

They will not come near me to serve me as priest, nor will they come near any of my holy things, the things which are most sacred. They will bear the shame of the abominable deeds they have committed.

Referenced Verses

  • Num 18:3 : 3 They must be responsible to care for you and to care for the entire tabernacle. However, they must not come near the furnishings of the sanctuary and the altar, or both they and you will die.
  • 2 Kgs 23:9 : 9 (Now the priests of the high places did not go up to the altar of the LORD in Jerusalem, but they did eat unleavened cakes among their fellow priests.)
  • Ezek 16:61 : 61 Then you will remember your conduct, and be ashamed when you receive your older and younger sisters. I will give them to you as daughters, but not on account of my covenant with you.
  • Ezek 32:20 : 20 They will fall among those killed by the sword. The sword is drawn; they carry her and all her hordes away.
  • Ezek 36:7 : 7 So this is what the Sovereign LORD says: I vow that the nations around you will endure insults as well.