Aku menunjukkan kepada bangsa-bangsa bahwa nama-Ku yang besar benar-benar kudus. Kamu merusak nama-Ku yang baik di dalam bangsa-bangsa itu, tetapi Aku menunjukkan kepadamu bahwa Aku kudus. Aku akan membuatmu menghormati nama-Ku supaya bangsa-bangsa tahu bahwa Akulah TUHAN.’” Demikianlah firman Tuhan ALLAH.
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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.
Penjelasan untuk anak-anak
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.
Latar belakang sejarah
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.
Penerapan hari ini
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.