For both prophet and priest are profane; yea, in my house have I found their wickedness, saith the LORD.
Both the prophets and the priests are corrupt and ungodly; I have even found their wickedness in my own temple, says the LORD.
God is expressing His anger that even the religious leaders - prophets and priests - have become corrupt and are doing evil things right in God's temple.
📚 Historical Context
This was spoken during the final years before Jerusalem's destruction in 586 BC, when Judah's spiritual leaders had abandoned their calling. The prophets were giving false messages instead of God's true words, while the priests were corrupt and failed to properly lead worship and teach God's law. These religious leaders were supposed to guide the people toward God, but instead they led them into sin.
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