Ndi ṱoḓa u sumbedza vhukhethwa ha dzina ḽanga ḽihulu ḽe ḽa shatwa tshika vhukati ha dzitshakha ḽe na ḽi shata tshika vhukati havho. Ndi hone dzitshakha dzi tshi ḓo zwi ḓivha uri ndi Nṋe Yahavee – hu amba Nṋe Muṋe wa zwoṱhe Yahavee – musi ndi tshi sumbedza vhukhethwa hanga nga inwi, tshakha dzi tshi zwi vhona.
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.