Ezekiel 36:23 kjv
And I will sanctify my great name, which was profaned among the heathen, which ye have profaned in the midst of them; and the heathen shall know that I am the LORD, saith the Lord GOD, when I shall be sanctified in you before their eyes.
Ezekiel 36:23 nkjv
And I will sanctify My great name, which has been profaned among the nations, which you have profaned in their midst; and the nations shall know that I am the LORD," says the Lord GOD, "when I am hallowed in you before their eyes.
Ezekiel 36:23 niv
I will show the holiness of my great name, which has been profaned among the nations, the name you have profaned among them. Then the nations will know that I am the LORD, declares the Sovereign LORD, when I am proved holy through you before their eyes.
Ezekiel 36:23 esv
And I will vindicate the holiness of my great name, which has been profaned among the nations, and which you have profaned among them. And the nations will know that I am the LORD, declares the Lord GOD, when through you I vindicate my holiness before their eyes.
Ezekiel 36:23 nlt
I will show how holy my great name is ? the name on which you brought shame among the nations. And when I reveal my holiness through you before their very eyes, says the Sovereign LORD, then the nations will know that I am the LORD.
Ezekiel 36 23 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Ezekiel 36:23 | "And I will sanctify my great name, which was profaned among the nations, which you have profaned in their midst;" | Ezekiel 20:41, 28:22, 28:25, 39:27; Isaiah 5:16; Psalm 8:1, 113:5; Matthew 6:9 |
| Romans 2:24 | "For the name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles because of you." | Romans 2:24 |
| 1 Peter 4:14 | "If you are reproached for the name of Christ, you are blessed..." | 1 Peter 4:14 |
| Acts 5:41 | "So they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for His name." | Acts 5:41 |
| John 12:28 | "Father, glorify your name." Then a voice came from heaven, "I have glorified it, and will glorify it again." | John 12:28 |
| Revelation 7:12 | "Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and might be to our God forever and ever! Amen." | Revelation 7:12 |
| Isaiah 52:5-6 | "Now therefore, what have I here, says the LORD, that My people are taken away for nothing? ...Therefore My people shall know My name..." | Isaiah 52:5-6 |
| Jeremiah 16:10-11 | "And it shall be, when you tell this people all these words, and they say to you, ‘Why has the LORD pronounced all this great evil against us? What is our iniquity? What is our sin that we have committed against the LORD our God?’ then you shall say to them..." | Jeremiah 16:10-11 |
| Leviticus 10:3 | "Then Aaron spoke to Moses, 'This is what the LORD spoke after He said, "By those who come near Me I will be sanctified; And before all the people I will be glorified."'" | Leviticus 10:3 |
| Psalm 72:18-19 | "Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, Who alone does wondrous things; And blessed be His glorious name forever! And let the whole earth be filled with His glory. Amen and Amen." | Psalm 72:18-19 |
| Matthew 28:19 | "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit," | Matthew 28:19 |
| 1 Corinthians 6:20 | "For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God's." | 1 Corinthians 6:20 |
| Revelation 15:4 | "Who shall not fear You, O Lord, and glorify Your name? For You alone are holy. For all nations shall come and worship before You, For Your judgments have been manifested." | Revelation 15:4 |
| Deuteronomy 32:43 | "Rejoice, O nations, with His people; For He will avenge the blood of His servants, And return recompense to His adversaries; He will cleanse His land and His people." | Deuteronomy 32:43 |
| Amos 3:2 | "‘You only have I known of all the families of the earth; Therefore I will punish you for all your iniquities.’" | Amos 3:2 |
| Jeremiah 32:39 | "And I will give them one heart and one way, That they may fear Me forever, For the good of them and their children after them." | Jeremiah 32:39 |
| 1 Corinthians 10:31 | "Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God." | 1 Corinthians 10:31 |
| Psalm 96:10 | "Say among the nations, “The LORD reigns; The world also is firmly established, It shall not be moved; He shall judge the people righteously.”" | Psalm 96:10 |
| Malachi 3:12 | "‘And all nations will call you blessed, For you will be a delightful land,’ Says the LORD of hosts." | Malachi 3:12 |
| Romans 15:9 | "...and that the Gentiles might glorify God for His mercy, as it is written: 'For this reason I will confess to You among the Gentiles, And sing to Your name.'" | Romans 15:9 |
Ezekiel 36 verses
Ezekiel 36 23 Meaning
This verse declares God's intent to vindicate His holy name among the nations. His actions will demonstrate His holiness, not as something caused by Israel's presence, but as an inherent attribute that was being profaned by their actions and scattered condition. The focus shifts from human performance to divine prerogative and inherent nature.
Ezekiel 36 23 Context
Ezekiel is speaking to the scattered exiles in Babylon, reiterating God's judgment on Israel for its sin and unfaithfulness. However, the prophecy pivots to a future restoration. Chapters 33-39 deal with divine judgment and future vindication. Chapter 36 specifically addresses the land of Israel, prophesying its renewal and the regathering of its people. The people's dispersion and the land's desolation were seen by surrounding nations as evidence that God was weak or unable to protect His people. Therefore, God's restoration of Israel and the land is presented as a divine act to sanctify His name in the eyes of the world.
Ezekiel 36 23 Word Analysis
- וְקִדַּשְׁתִּי (veqiddashti)
- Transliteration: veqiddashti
- Meaning: "and I will sanctify" or "and I will make holy." This is from the root word qadash (קָדַשׁ), meaning to be holy, sacred, set apart. It implies a setting apart for special use and recognition of inherent purity and divine status. Here, God actively declares He will demonstrate His holiness.
- שְׁמִי (sh'mi)
- Transliteration: sh'mi
- Meaning: "my name." The "name" in Hebrew thought represents the entirety of a person's reputation, character, authority, and being. God's name is intrinsically linked to His very essence and His perceived character and power.
- הַגָּדוֹל (haggadol)
- Transliteration: haggadol
- Meaning: "the great." Emphasizes the majesty, power, and significance of God's name, which was being diminished by Israel's sin.
- אֲשֶׁר־ (asher-)
- Transliteration: asher-
- Meaning: "which" or "that." This is a relative pronoun introducing a clause that describes the name.
- חֻלַּל (chullal)
- Transliteration: chullal
- Meaning: "was profaned" or "was defiled." From the root chalal (חָלַל), which signifies desecration, breaking, or violating something sacred.
- בְּתוֹכְכֶם (betokh'khem)
- Transliteration: betokh'khem
- Meaning: "in your midst" or "among you." This refers to the profanation that occurred while the Israelites were living among the nations.
- וַאֲשֶׁר־ (w'asher-)
- Transliteration: w'asher-
- Meaning: "and which." This conjunction connects the prior profanation to the profanation by the nations themselves.
- חִלַּלְתֶּם (chillaltem)
- Transliteration: chillaltem
- Meaning: "you have profaned." The perfect tense indicates a completed action of desecration done by the people themselves.
Words group analysis:
- "And I will sanctify my great name...": This phrase is pivotal, indicating a sovereign act of God. It is not conditional on human behavior but a promise of divine intervention to re-establish His reputation. The "greatness" of His name underscores that the profanation was not minor, but a significant affront to His divine majesty.
- "...which was profaned among the nations, which you have profaned in their midst;": This sequence highlights a dual responsibility. The Israelites profaned His name by their conduct among the Gentiles. In turn, the Gentiles then observed this behavior and blasphemed God, attributing the failures of His people to Himself. God's restoration will directly counteract both these aspects of profanation.
Ezekiel 36 23 Bonus Section
The concept of sanctifying God's name is central to the Hebrew Bible. It's an ethical imperative for believers to live in such a way that God's name is honored, not disgraced (Leviticus 10:3, Deuteronomy 28:58-59). However, this verse focuses on God's active role in the sanctification of His name. This points to a broader cosmic dimension where God's ultimate plan is to be recognized and revered by all creation, regardless of human failings. This anticipates the ultimate sanctification of God's name when Christ returns in glory.
Ezekiel 36 23 Commentary
God promises to vindicate His name, which has been disgraced through the disobedience of His people and the resulting judgment. Israel's exile was a public spectacle that allowed surrounding nations to mock God's power and holiness. By restoring Israel and the land, God will actively demonstrate His sovereign power and inherent holiness to the entire world. This act of restoration is not earned by Israel but is a declaration of God's faithfulness to His covenant and His unchangeable nature. It sets the stage for future prophetic fulfillments where the gospel proclaims God's glory among all peoples, a continuation of His promise to sanctify His name universally.