Eze 44:17 | MHM | STEP | Directions Concerning the Priests This section gives rules for the priests serving God. These instructions teach the priests how to behave in public and private. The rules guide their clothing, personal care, what they eat and drink, who they marry, how they teach, and how they deal with people. Priests must be examples of purity, self-control, and dedication to God. v. 17–18 : The priests must wear linen garments when they serve in the inner court or sanctuary (Ezekiel 44:17-18 ). They are not allowed to wear anything woollen because wool makes people sweat. God wants them to be comfortable and clean, symbolizing purity and the right attitude in worship. Sweat came as part of the curse after sin entered the world ( In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread , Genesis 3:19). After their service, they must change their clothes and leave the holy garments in special rooms (Ezekiel 44:19; Ezekiel 42:14 ). They should not wear these holy clothes among the people, so people will not think touching them makes them holy.

‏ Ezekiel 44:17

Directions Concerning the Priests

This section gives rules for the priests serving God. These instructions teach the priests how to behave in public and private. The rules guide their clothing, personal care, what they eat and drink, who they marry, how they teach, and how they deal with people. Priests must be examples of purity, self-control, and dedication to God.

v. 17–18: The priests must wear linen garments when they serve in the inner court or sanctuary (Ezekiel 44:17-18 ^a). They are not allowed to wear anything woollen because wool makes people sweat. God wants them to be comfortable and clean, symbolizing purity and the right attitude in worship. Sweat came as part of the curse after sin entered the world (In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, Genesis 3:19). After their service, they must change their clothes and leave the holy garments in special rooms (Ezekiel 44:19; Ezekiel 42:14 ^b). They should not wear these holy clothes among the people, so people will not think touching them makes them holy.