Ezekiel 36:21
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.

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.

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."

Majority 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.

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.

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 Version
And I have pity on My holy Name, "" That the house of Israel has defiled "" Among the nations to where they have gone in.

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 Bible
And 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 Bible
But 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 1917
But 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



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
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.

Ezekiel 20:44
Then you will know, O house of Israel, that I am the LORD, when I have dealt with you for the sake of My name and not according to your wicked ways and corrupt acts, declares the Lord GOD.”

Ezekiel 39:7
So I will make My holy name known among My people Israel and will no longer allow it to be profaned. Then the nations will know that I am the LORD, the Holy One in Israel.

Ezekiel 39:25
Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: Now I will restore Jacob from captivity and will have compassion on the whole house of Israel, and I will be jealous for My holy name.

Isaiah 43:25
I, yes I, am He who blots out your transgressions for My own sake and remembers your sins no more.

Isaiah 52:5
And now what have I here? declares the LORD. For My people have been taken without cause; those who rule them taunt, declares the LORD, and My name is blasphemed continually all day long.

Jeremiah 14:7
Although our iniquities testify against us, O LORD, act for the sake of Your name. Indeed, our rebellions are many; we have sinned against You.

Jeremiah 33:9
So this city will bring Me renown, joy, praise, and glory before all the nations of the earth, who will hear of all the good I do for it. They will tremble in awe because of all the goodness and prosperity that I will provide for it.

Psalm 106:8
Yet He saved them for the sake of His name, to make His power known.

Malachi 1:11
For My name will be great among the nations, from where the sun rises to where it sets. In every place, incense and pure offerings will be presented in My name, because My name will be great among the nations,” says the LORD of Hosts.

Romans 2:24
As it is written: “God’s name is blasphemed among the Gentiles because of you.”

Romans 11:26-27
And so all Israel will be saved, as it is written: “The Deliverer will come from Zion; He will remove godlessness from Jacob. / And this is My covenant with them when I take away their sins.”


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.

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But I had concern
The phrase "I had concern" reflects God's deep, covenantal love and commitment to His people. The Hebrew root word here is "חָסָה" (chasa), which conveys a sense of compassion and protective care. This concern is not merely emotional but is rooted in God's righteous character and His desire to uphold His promises. Historically, God's concern for His people is evident throughout the Old Testament, where He repeatedly intervenes to guide, correct, and restore Israel despite their failings.

for My holy name
The "holy name" of God signifies His unique and sacred identity, set apart from all other deities and powers. In Hebrew, "שֵׁם" (shem) means name, and "קָדוֹשׁ" (qadosh) means holy. God's name embodies His character, authority, and reputation. In the ancient Near Eastern context, a name was more than a label; it represented the essence and power of the individual. God's concern for His holy name underscores His desire to be known and revered as the one true God, distinct from the idols worshiped by surrounding nations.

which the house of Israel
The "house of Israel" refers to the collective people of Israel, God's chosen nation. This phrase emphasizes the familial and covenantal relationship between God and Israel. Historically, Israel was called to be a light to the nations, a people set apart to demonstrate God's holiness and love. However, their actions often fell short of this calling, leading to God's corrective discipline.

had profaned
To "profane" means to treat something sacred with irreverence or disrespect. The Hebrew word "חָלַל" (chalal) conveys the idea of defiling or polluting. Israel's actions, by adopting pagan practices and failing to uphold God's laws, brought dishonor to God's name. This profaning of God's name was not just a personal failing but had communal and international implications, as it misrepresented God's character to the world.

among the nations
The phrase "among the nations" highlights the broader context of Israel's actions. Israel was meant to be a witness to the surrounding nations, demonstrating the blessings of living under God's rule. Instead, their disobedience led to exile and dispersion, where their behavior continued to misrepresent God. This historical context underscores the importance of Israel's role in God's redemptive plan for all nations.

to which they had gone
This phrase indicates the dispersion of Israel due to their disobedience, leading to exile in foreign lands. The historical context here is the Babylonian exile, a period of significant suffering and reflection for the Jewish people. Despite their physical separation from the Promised Land, God's concern for His name and His people remained steadfast. This dispersion also set the stage for God's promise of restoration and the eventual return to their homeland, demonstrating His faithfulness and sovereignty.

(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.

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Hebrew
But I had concern
וָאֶחְמֹ֖ל (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


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