Bible Dictionary
SECRET
“Secret” can describe something hidden or concealed. In Ezekiel 7:22, however, the phrase traditionally translated “secret place” more likely refers to God’s treasured or cherished place, Jerusalem.
Biblical Usage
Ezekiel 7:22 speaks of the profanation of God’s cherished place. The passage does not refer to the secret place of the Holy of Holies according to the supplied interpretation.