Ezekiel 8:12-13

Ezekiel 8:12-13

[12] Then said  he unto me, Son  of man,  hast thou seen  what the ancients  of the house  of Israel  do  in the dark,  every man  in the chambers  of his imagery?  for they say,  seeth  hath forsaken  the earth.  [13] He said  also unto me, Turn  thee yet again, and thou shalt see  greater  abominations  that they do. 

What does Ezekiel 8:12-13 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

The Lord explained that the elders were secretly worshipping idols believing that the Lord did not see them because He had forsaken the land. The terminology used suggests that they were worshipping idols in their homes as well as in the temple precincts. [1]
"What people do when they think no one else can see them reveals their true character." [2]
Yet the prophet would see even greater abominations than these.