Ezekiel 39:26
They will forget their disgrace and all the treachery they committed against Me, when they dwell securely in their land, with no one to frighten them.
They will forget their disgrace

God will remove the enduring shame of Israel’s rebellion, exile, and judgment through a restoration so complete that past humiliation no longer defines them. His forgiveness will bring healing without denying the seriousness of their sin.

Isa 54:4 Do not be afraid, for you will not be put to shame;…
Isa 61:7 Instead of shame, My people will have a double portion…
Jer 31:34 No longer will each man teach his neighbor or his brother…

and all the treachery they committed against Me,

Israel’s long history of idolatry, covenant breaking, and rejection of the Lord will be fully dealt with. The God whom they betrayed will also be the One who restores them, displaying both His holiness and His unfailing covenant mercy.

Hos 5:7 They have been unfaithful to the LORD;…
Hos 6:7 But they, like Adam, have transgressed the covenant;…
Jer 3:20 But as a woman may betray her husband, so you have betrayed…

when they dwell securely in their land,

Following the defeat of Gog and the regathering of Israel, the people will live in the land God promised to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Their security will rest not in military strength or political alliances, but in the protecting presence of the Lord.

Jer 23:6 In His days Judah will be saved; Israel will dwell securely.…
Jer 32:37 I will surely gather My people from all the lands…
Lev 25:18-19 You are to keep My statutes and observe My judgments…

with no one to frighten them.

Fear of invasion, exile, and oppression will give way to peace under God’s rule. The promised safety anticipates the reign of the Prince of Peace, when the Lord’s people will live without threat because He Himself will be their defender.

Lev 26:6 And I will give peace to the land, and you will lie down…
Jer 30:10 As for you, O Jacob My servant, do not be afraid…
Zep 3:13 The remnant of Israel will no longer do wrong or speak lies,…

Persons / Places / Events
1. Israel
The primary subject of this prophecy, representing the people of God who have experienced disgrace and treachery but are promised restoration and security.

2. God
The speaker in this passage, who promises to restore Israel and remove their disgrace.

3. Disgrace and Treachery
Refers to the sins and unfaithfulness of Israel against God, which led to their exile and suffering.

4. Security in the Land
The future promise of peace and safety for Israel, indicating a time of restoration and divine favor.

5. Ezekiel
The prophet through whom God delivers this message, serving as a mediator of God's promises and warnings.
Teaching Points
God's Faithfulness in Restoration
Despite Israel's past sins, God promises restoration, highlighting His faithfulness and mercy.

The Consequences of Sin
Israel's disgrace and treachery serve as a reminder of the consequences of turning away from God.

The Promise of Security
God's promise of dwelling securely reflects His ultimate plan for peace and safety for His people.

Forgetting Past Disgrace
The assurance that past sins will be forgotten encourages believers to seek forgiveness and embrace God's grace.

Living in God's Promises
Believers are called to live in the security and peace that come from trusting in God's promises.
Bible Study Questions
1. How does the promise of forgetting disgrace in Ezekiel 39:26 encourage you in your personal walk with God?

2. In what ways can the themes of disgrace and restoration in Ezekiel 39:26 be seen in the broader account of the Bible?

3. How does the promise of security in the land relate to the peace that believers can experience today?

4. What practical steps can you take to live in the assurance of God's promises, as seen in Ezekiel 39:26?

5. How do the connections to other scriptures, such as Jeremiah 31 and Hebrews 8, deepen your understanding of God's plan for restoration and forgiveness?
Connections to Other Scriptures
Leviticus 26
Discusses the blessings of obedience and the consequences of disobedience, similar themes of disgrace and restoration.

Jeremiah 31
Speaks of a new covenant and the forgiveness of sins, paralleling the promise of forgetting disgrace.

Isaiah 54
Describes the removal of shame and the promise of peace, echoing the themes of security and restoration.

Romans 11
Discusses the future restoration of Israel, connecting to the prophetic promise of dwelling securely.

Hebrews 8
References the new covenant and the forgiveness of sins, aligning with the theme of forgetting past treachery.
God His Own InterpreterW. Clarkson Ezekiel 39:21-29
God's Revelation of Himself a Fount of BlessingJ.D. Davies Ezekiel 39:21-29
Israel's Restoration a Proof of Divine MercyJ.R. Thomson Ezekiel 39:25-29
People
Ezekiel, Gog, Jacob, Magog, Meshech, Rosh, Tubal
Places
Bashan, Hamonah, Jerusalem, Meshech, Tubal, Valley of Hamon-gog, Valley of the Travelers
Topics
Acted, Afraid, Bear, Borne, Breach, Cause, Committed, Confidently, Confusion, Conscious, Danger, Disgrace, Dwell, Dwelling, Dwelt, Faith, Fear, Forget, Forgotten, None, Perpetrated, Practiced, Safely, Safety, Securely, Sense, Shame, Showed, Treachery, Trespass, Trespassed, Trespasses, Troubling, Unfaithfully, Unfaithfulness, Whereby, Wrong
Dictionary of Bible Themes
Ezekiel 39:26

     5511   safety

Ezekiel 39:25-26

     8840   unfaithfulness, to God

Library
The Life and Death of Mr. Badman,
Presented to the World in a Familiar Dialogue Between Mr. Wiseman and Mr. Attentive. By John Bunyan ADVERTISEMENT BY THE EDITOR. The life of Badman is a very interesting description, a true and lively portraiture, of the demoralized classes of the trading community in the reign of King Charles II; a subject which naturally led the author to use expressions familiar among such persons, but which are now either obsolete or considered as vulgar. In fact it is the only work proceeding from the prolific
John Bunyan—The Works of John Bunyan Volumes 1-3

Ezekiel
To a modern taste, Ezekiel does not appeal anything like so powerfully as Isaiah or Jeremiah. He has neither the majesty of the one nor the tenderness and passion of the other. There is much in him that is fantastic, and much that is ritualistic. His imaginations border sometimes on the grotesque and sometimes on the mechanical. Yet he is a historical figure of the first importance; it was very largely from him that Judaism received the ecclesiastical impulse by which for centuries it was powerfully
John Edgar McFadyen—Introduction to the Old Testament

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