Dikalan Ulune ngedengang kasucian parab Ulune ane luih teken parabangsane, nah ento parab Ulune ane cemerang kita di pantaran bangsa-bangsane ento, ditu bangsa-bangsane ento lakar nawang, mungguing Ulun ene Sang Hyang Widi Wasa. Ulun Sang Hyang Widi Wasa Sang Maha Luur ane suba ngandika buka keto. Ulun lakar mrabotang kita buat ngedengang teken bangsa-bangsane ento, mungguing Ulun ene suci.
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, God promises to restore His name, which has been dishonored by His people and others. He will be sanctified or made holy through His people, so that all nations will recognize Him as the true Lord.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have a favorite toy that everyone knows is yours, but one day, it gets dirty and lost. You clean it up and show it off again, so everyone remembers it belongs to you. That's what God is saying about His name here.
Historical Background
The book of Ezekiel was written by the prophet Ezekiel around 593-571 BCE. This verse speaks to the Israelites in exile in Babylon, addressing the idea of God's name being profaned or dishonored among the nations.
Living It Out Today
A modern scenario could be a person who has had a bad reputation due to past mistakes. When they start making good choices and living a virtuous life, others notice the change and start to respect them again.
