Ezekiel 44:17-18

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[17] It shall be that, when they enter in at the gates of the inner court, they shall be clothed with linen garments; and no wool shall come on them, while they minister in the gates of the inner court, and within. [18] They shall have linen tires on their heads, and shall have linen breeches on their loins; they shall not gird themselves with [anything that causes] sweat.

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In Ezekiel’s temple vision, the Holy Place was the inner sanctuary where priests ministered, while the Most Holy Place was the innermost chamber associated with God’s unique presence. Their holiness explains why priests entering these areas had to wear linen rather than sweat-producing garments, emphasizing reverence and purity before God.

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Ezekiel 44:17-18 mentions Holy Place and Most Holy Place.