Ezekiel 36:21

Arabic 2016 (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

فَانْزَعَجْتُ لِأجْلِ اسْمِي الَّذِي نَجَّسَهُ بَنُو إسْرَائِيلَ وَسَطَ الأُمَمِ الَّتِي تَشَتَّتُوا فِي وَسَطِهَا.

What Does This Mean?

God is speaking in this verse and saying that even though the Israelites made his holy name look bad by their actions among other people, he still cared deeply about his name. This shows that God's love and concern for his reputation were greater than the wrongdoings of the Israelites.

Explained for Children

Imagine if you were playing with friends and accidentally spilled milk on their floor, making your parents look bad. Your parents still love you and care about their good reputation. God feels the same way about his name, even when we do things that make him look bad.

Historical Background

Ezekiel, a prophet of Israel, wrote this verse around 593-571 BCE. The book of Ezekiel was written to the exiled Israelites to encourage them that God would restore their nation and bring them back to the land of Israel. At this time, Israel was in exile, living among other nations, and their actions were affecting God's reputation.

Living It Out Today

In modern life, we might feel like our actions have tarnished our family's reputation. But just like God had pity on his name despite the Israelites' actions, we can still work to repair our reputation and remind others of the good values we uphold.

Topics

• forgiveness
• reputation
• restoration
• exile
• hope
• divine compassion

Related Verses

• Ezekiel 36:23
• Ezekiel 39:25
• Isaiah 48:11
• John 17:6
• Romans 2:24

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did God care about his name being profaned?

God cared about his name because it represented his character and attributes, and he wanted to maintain his reputation as a holy and just God among all nations.

How did the Israelites profane God's name?

The Israelites profaned God's name by their disobedience and actions that did not reflect God's holiness and justice, leading others to question God's character.

What can we learn about God's compassion from this verse?

We can learn that despite the Israelites' actions, God still had pity and cared for his name, showing his enduring compassion and love.

How can this verse apply to our lives today?

This verse reminds us that even when we make mistakes, God still cares about his reputation and our actions. We can strive to uphold his name and restore our own reputations through our actions.