Papua New Guinea Tok Pisin (Buk Baibel Long Tok Pisin 2008 + DC)
Olsem na bai mi soim ol dispela arapela lain olsem, pasin bilong mi em i gutpela na stretpela olgeta. Na bai ol i givim biknem long mi. Asua bilong yupela Israel yet na nau ol dispela lain i wok long daunim nem bilong mi. Tasol taim mi mekim ol strongpela wok bilong helpim yupela, bai ol arapela lain i lukim na ol i ken save olsem, pasin bilong mi em i gutpela na stretpela olgeta. Na bai ol i save gut olsem, mi yet mi Bikpela. Dispela em i tok bilong mi God, Bikpela.
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.