Ta sẽ thánh hóa đại danh của Ta, danh đã bị xúc phạm giữa các nước, là danh các ngươi đã xúc phạm giữa chúng nó. Bấy giờ các nước sẽ biết rằng chính Ta là CHÚA khi Ta bày tỏ sự thánh thiện của Ta giữa các ngươi trước mắt chúng nó, CHÚA Toàn Năng tuyên bố.
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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.
Giải thích cho trẻ em
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.
Bối cảnh lịch sử
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.
Áp dụng cho hôm nay
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.