Ezekiel 44:23-24

44:23 Moreover, they will teach my people the difference between the holy and the common, and show them how to distinguish between the ceremonially unclean and the clean.

44:24 “‘In a controversy they will act as judges; they will judge according to my ordinances. They will keep my laws and my statutes regarding all my appointed festivals and will observe my Sabbaths.


sn This task was a fundamental role of the priest (Lev 10:10).

sn For a historical illustration of the priest carrying out this function, see 2 Chr 19:9-11.

tn Heb “sanctify, set apart.”