Ezekiel 36:21

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

Ezekiel 36:21 in Other Translations

21 But I had pity for mine holy name, which the house of Israel had profaned among the heathen, whither they went.

21 But I had concern for my holy name, which the house of Israel had profaned among the nations to which they came.

21 Then I was concerned for my holy name, on which my people brought shame among the nations.

21 I suffered much pain over my holy reputation, which the people of Israel blackened in every country they entered.

21 Then I had concern for My holy name, which the house of Israel profaned among the nations where they went.

Ezekiel 36:21 Meaning and Commentary

Ezekiel 36:21

But I had pity for my holy name
Had pity on the Jews for his name's sake, and not theirs; or he had a tender concern for his own honour and glory: which the house of Israel had profaned among the Heathen, whither they
went;
and therefore was resolved to take a method for the glorifying of it, and that in a way of special grace and mercy to his people; (See Gill on Ezekiel 36:20).

Ezekiel 36:21 In-Context

19 I dispersed them among the nations, and they were scattered through the countries; I judged them according to their conduct and their actions.

20 And wherever they went among the nations they profaned my holy name, for it was said of them, ‘These are the LORD’s people, and yet they had to leave his land.’

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

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, which you have profaned among the nations where you have gone.

23 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.

Cross References

• 1. Psalms 74:18; Isaiah 48:9