New International Version I had concern for my holy name, which the people of Israel profaned among the nations where they had gone. New Living Translation Then I was concerned for my holy name, on which my people brought shame among the nations. English Standard Version But I had concern for my holy name, which the house of Israel had profaned among the nations to which they came. Berean Standard Bible But I had concern for My holy name, which the house of Israel had profaned among the nations to which they had gone. Berean Literal Bible And I had pity for the name of My holiness, which the house of Israel had profaned among the nations to which they had gone in there. King James Bible But I had pity for mine holy name, which the house of Israel had profaned among the heathen, whither they went. New King James Version But I had concern for My holy name, which the house of Israel had profaned among the nations wherever they went. New American Standard Bible But I had concern for My holy name, which the house of Israel had profaned among the nations where they went. NASB 1995 “But I had concern for My holy name, which the house of Israel had profaned among the nations where they went. NASB 1977 “But I had concern for My holy name, which the house of Israel had profaned among the nations where they went. Legacy Standard Bible But I had concern for My holy name, which the house of Israel had profaned among the nations where they went. Amplified Bible But I had concern for My holy name, which the house of Israel had profaned among the nations where they went. Berean Annotated Bible But I had concern for My holy name, which the house of Israel (he wrestles with God) had profaned among the nations to which they had gone. Christian Standard Bible Then I had concern for my holy name, which the house of Israel profaned among the nations where they went. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then I had concern for My holy name, which the house of Israel profaned among the nations where they went.” American Standard Version But I had regard for my holy name, which the house of Israel had profaned among the nations, whither they went. Contemporary English Version I care what those foreigners think of me, English Revised Version But I had pity for mine holy name, which the house of Israel had profaned among the nations, whither they went. GOD'S WORD® Translation I became concerned about my holy name because my people dishonored it among the nations wherever they went. Good News Translation That made me concerned for my holy name, since the Israelites brought disgrace on it everywhere they went. International Standard Version I've been concerned about my holy reputation, which the house of Israel has been defiling throughout all of the nations where they've gone." NET Bible I was concerned for my holy reputation which the house of Israel profaned among the nations where they went. New Heart English Bible But I had respect for my holy name, which the house of Israel had profaned among the nations, where they went. Webster's Bible Translation But I had pity for my holy name, which the house of Israel had profaned among the heathen, whither they went. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBut I had concern for My holy name, which the house of Israel had profaned among the nations to which they had gone. World English Bible But I had respect for my holy name, which the house of Israel had profaned among the nations where they went. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd I have pity on My holy Name, "" That the house of Israel has defiled "" Among the nations to where they have gone in. Berean Literal Bible And I had pity for the name of My holiness, which the house of Israel had profaned among the nations to which they had gone in there. Young's Literal Translation And I have pity on My holy name, That the house of Israel have polluted among nations whither they have gone in. Smith's Literal Translation And I will spare for my holy name that the house of Israel profaned among the nations where they went there. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd I have regarded my own holy name, which the house of Israel hath profaned among the nations to which they went in. Catholic Public Domain Version But I have spared my holy name, which the house of Israel has defiled among the Gentiles, to whom they entered. New American Bible So I relented because of my holy name which the house of Israel desecrated among the nations to which they came. New Revised Standard Version But I had concern for my holy name, which the house of Israel had profaned among the nations to which they came. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut I had pity for my holy name, which the house of Israel had profaned among the Gentiles, whither they went. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And I had pity on The Name of my holiness, because they of the house of Israel defiled it among the nations to which they went OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917But I had pity for My holy name, which the house of Israel had profaned among the nations, whither they came. Brenton Septuagint Translation but I spared them for the sake of my holy name, which the house of Israel profaned among the nations, among whom they went. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context A New Heart and Spirit…20And wherever they went among the nations, they profaned My holy name, because it was said of them, ‘These are the people of the LORD, yet they had to leave His land.’ 21But I had concern for My holy name, which the house of Israel had profaned among the nations to which they had gone. 22Therefore tell the house of Israel that this is what the Lord GOD says: It is not for your sake that I will act, O house of Israel, but for My holy name, which you profaned among the nations to which you went.… Cross References But I had concern for My holy name, Ezekiel 20:9 But I acted for the sake of My name, that it should not be profaned in the eyes of the nations among whom they were living, in whose sight I had revealed Myself to Israel by bringing them out of the land of Egypt. Isaiah 48:11 For My own sake, My very own sake, I will act; for how can I let Myself be defamed? I will not yield My glory to another. Psalm 106:8 Yet He saved them for the sake of His name, to make His power known. which the house of Israel had profaned Malachi 1:12 “But you profane it when you say, ‘The table of the Lord is defiled, and as for its fruit, its food is contemptible.’ Jeremiah 34:16 But now you have changed your minds and profaned My name. Each of you has taken back the menservants and maidservants whom you had set at liberty to go wherever they wanted, and you have again forced them to be your slaves. Leviticus 22:32 You must not profane My holy name. I must be acknowledged as holy among the Israelites. I am the LORD who sanctifies you, among the nations Deuteronomy 4:27 Then the LORD will scatter you among the peoples, and only a few of you will survive among the nations to which the LORD will drive you. Ezekiel 12:15 And they will know that I am the LORD, when I disperse them among the nations and scatter them throughout the countries. Leviticus 26:33 But I will scatter you among the nations and will draw out a sword after you as your land becomes desolate and your cities are laid waste. to which they had gone. Daniel 9:7 To You, O Lord, belongs righteousness, but this day we are covered with shame—the men of Judah, the people of Jerusalem, and all Israel near and far, in all the countries to which You have driven us because of our unfaithfulness to You. Ezekiel 11:16 Therefore declare that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Although I sent them far away among the nations and scattered them among the countries, yet for a little while I have been a sanctuary for them in the countries to which they have gone.’ Jeremiah 24:9 I will make them a horror and an offense to all the kingdoms of the earth, a disgrace and an object of scorn, ridicule, and cursing wherever I have banished them. Isaiah 48:11 For My own sake, My very own sake, I will act; for how can I let Myself be defamed? I will not yield My glory to another. Ezekiel 20:9 But I acted for the sake of My name, that it should not be profaned in the eyes of the nations among whom they were living, in whose sight I had revealed Myself to Israel by bringing them out of the land of Egypt. Ezekiel 20:14 But I acted for the sake of My name, so that it would not be profaned in the eyes of the nations in whose sight I had brought them out. Ezekiel 20:22 But I withheld My hand and acted for the sake of My name, so that it would not be profaned in the eyes of the nations in whose sight I had brought them out. Treasury of Scripture But I had pity for my holy name, which the house of Israel had profaned among the heathen, where they went. Ezekiel 20:9,14,22 But I wrought for my name's sake, that it should not be polluted before the heathen, among whom they were, in whose sight I made myself known unto them, in bringing them forth out of the land of Egypt… Deuteronomy 32:26,27 I said, I would scatter them into corners, I would make the remembrance of them to cease from among men: … Psalm 74:18 Remember this, that the enemy hath reproached, O LORD, and that the foolish people have blasphemed thy name. Jump to Previous Caused Children Concern Heathen Holy House Israel Nations Pity Polluted Profaned Regard Unclean Wherever WhitherJump to Next Caused Children Concern Heathen Holy House Israel Nations Pity Polluted Profaned Regard Unclean Wherever WhitherEzekiel 36 1. The land of Israel is comforted, by destruction of the heathen, who spitefully used it8. and by the blessings of God promised unto it 16. Israel was rejected for their sin 21. and shall be restored without their desert 25. The blessings of Christ's kingdom But I had concern for My holy name, God would act to uphold the holiness of His character and the honor of His covenant name. Israel’s judgment had displayed His righteousness, but their exile also gave foreign nations occasion to misunderstand Him. Ezk 20:9 But I acted for the sake of My name, that it should not… which the house of Israel had profaned Israel dishonored the Lord through idolatry, rebellion, and persistent disregard for His commandments, profaning His name through disrespect and irreverence. The people called by His name failed to reflect His holiness before the world. Mal 1:12 But you profane it when you say, ‘The table of the Lord… among the nations Their captivity made Israel’s sin visible among the surrounding nations. Rather than seeing a nation blessed through obedience to God, the nations saw a scattered people under judgment. Deu 4:27 Then the LORD will scatter you among the peoples,… to which they had gone. Israel had been driven from the land into exile because of covenant unfaithfulness. Yet God’s coming restoration would not rest on Israel’s merit, but on His determination to sanctify His name and fulfill His promises. Dan 9:7 To You, O Lord, belongs righteousness, but this day… Persons / Places / Events 1. EzekielA prophet during the Babylonian exile, Ezekiel was called by God to deliver messages of judgment and restoration to the people of Israel. 2. House of Israel Refers to the people of Israel, God's chosen nation, who were in exile due to their disobedience and idolatry. 3. Nations The foreign lands where the Israelites were scattered during their exile, representing the broader world observing Israel's actions. 4. God's Holy Name Represents God's character and reputation, which was profaned by Israel's disobedience and idolatry. 5. Profanation The act of desecrating or disrespecting something sacred, in this case, God's name through Israel's actions. Teaching Points God's Concern for His NameGod's actions are often motivated by a desire to uphold His holy name. This underscores the importance of living in a way that honors God and reflects His character. The Impact of Our Actions The behavior of God's people can either honor or profane His name. Our lives should be a testimony to God's holiness and love. Restoration and Hope Despite Israel's failure, God promises restoration for the sake of His name. This offers hope that God can redeem and restore us, regardless of our past. Holiness as a Witness Living a holy life is a powerful witness to the world. Our conduct should draw others to God, not push them away. Repentance and Renewal Recognizing where we have profaned God's name calls for repentance and a commitment to renewal in our relationship with Him. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 36:21?2. How does Ezekiel 36:21 demonstrate God's concern for His holy name? 3. Why is God's name important in the context of Ezekiel 36:21? 4. How can we honor God's name in our daily lives? 5. What other scriptures emphasize the importance of God's holy name? 6. How does understanding Ezekiel 36:21 impact our relationship with God? 7. What does Ezekiel 36:21 reveal about God's concern for His holy name? 8. How does Ezekiel 36:21 challenge our understanding of divine justice and mercy? 9. Why is God's reputation important in Ezekiel 36:21? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 36? (21) Pity for mine holy name.--The meaning of this has been already explained in the Note on the previous verse; and in the following verses it is emphasised that God would restore His people, not for their sakes, but for His own.Verse 21. - I had pity for mille holy Name. Havernick, after the LXX., wrongly renders, "I spared (them, i.e. Israel) for my holy Name s sake; but the preposition for or "upon" following the verb usually marks the object upon which the action of the verb terminates (see Ezekiel 16:5). Gesenius translates, "I will be sparing of my holy Name;" i.e. I will care for its honor. Ezekiel 36:21 reveals a God who intervenes, not because His people deserve it, but to vindicate the holiness of His own name. Their sin had tarnished His reputation before a watching world, yet His covenant faithfulness compelled Him to act. By restoring Israel, He would display His righteousness, power, and mercy so that the nations—and Israel itself—would know that He alone is the LORD. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew But I had concernוָאֶחְמֹ֖ל (wā·’eḥ·mōl) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 2550: To commiserate, to spare for עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against My holy קָדְשִׁ֑י (qāḏ·šî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 6944: A sacred place, thing, sanctity name, שֵׁ֣ם (šêm) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 8034: A name which אֲשֶׁ֤ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that the house בֵּ֣ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house of Israel יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc had profaned חִלְּל֙וּהוּ֙ (ḥil·lə·lū·hū) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person common plural | third person masculine singular Strong's 2490: To bore, to wound, to dissolve, to profane, to break, to begin, to play among the nations בַּגּוֹיִ֖ם (bag·gō·w·yim) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1471: A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts to which אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that they had gone. בָּ֥אוּ (bā·’ū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go Additonal Resources Ezekiel 36:21 Blue Letter BibleEzekiel 36:21 Bible Gateway Ezekiel 36:21 Bible.com Ezekiel 36:21 NIV |
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