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21 I was concerned for my holy reputation,[a] which the house of Israel profaned among the nations where they went.

22 “Therefore say to the house of Israel, ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says: It is not for your sake that I am about to act, O house of Israel, but for the sake of my holy reputation,[b] which you profaned among the nations where you went. 23 I will magnify[c] my great name that has been profaned among the nations, which you have profaned among them. The nations will know that I am the Lord, declares the Sovereign Lord, when I magnify myself among you in their sight.

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Footnotes

  1. Ezekiel 36:21 tn Heb “name.”
  2. Ezekiel 36:22 sn In Ezek 20:22 God refrained from punishment for the sake of his holy name. Here God’s reputation is the basis for Israel’s restoration.
  3. Ezekiel 36:23 tn Or “sanctify,” Heb “make holy.”

21 I had concern for my holy name, which the people of Israel profaned among the nations where they had gone.(A)

22 “Therefore say to the Israelites, ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says: It is not for your sake, people of Israel, that I am going to do these things, but for the sake of my holy name,(B) which you have profaned(C) among the nations where you have gone.(D) 23 I will show the holiness of my great name,(E) which has been profaned(F) among the nations, the name you have profaned among them. Then the nations will know that I am the Lord,(G) declares the Sovereign Lord, when I am proved holy(H) through you before their eyes.(I)

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