5. He said to me, “Son of man, look up toward the north.” So I looked up toward the north, and I noticed to the north of the altar gate was this statue of jealousy at the entrance.
6. He said to me, “Son of man, do you see what they are doing – the great abominations that the people of Israel are practicing here, to drive me far from my sanctuary? But you will see greater abominations than these!”
7. He brought me to the entrance of the court, and as I watched, I noticed a hole in the wall.
8. He said to me, “Son of man, dig into the wall.” So I dug into the wall and discovered a doorway.
9. He said to me, “Go in and see the evil abominations they are practicing here.”