Ezekiel 20:41
I will accept you with your sweet savour, when I bring you out from the people, and gather you out of the countries wherein ye have been scattered; and I will be sanctified in you before the heathen.
Original Language Analysis
נִיחֹחַ֮
you with your sweet
H5207
נִיחֹחַ֮
you with your sweet
Strong's:
H5207
Word #:
2 of 19
properly, restful, i.e., pleasant; abstractly, delight
אֶרְצֶ֣ה
I will accept
H7521
אֶרְצֶ֣ה
I will accept
Strong's:
H7521
Word #:
3 of 19
to be pleased with; specifically, to satisfy a debt
אֶתְכֶם֒
H853
אֶתְכֶם֒
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
4 of 19
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
בְּהוֹצִיאִ֤י
when I bring you out
H3318
בְּהוֹצִיאִ֤י
when I bring you out
Strong's:
H3318
Word #:
5 of 19
to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim
אֶתְכֶם֙
H853
אֶתְכֶם֙
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
6 of 19
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
מִן
H4480
מִן
Strong's:
H4480
Word #:
7 of 19
properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses
הָ֣עַמִּ֔ים
from the people
H5971
הָ֣עַמִּ֔ים
from the people
Strong's:
H5971
Word #:
8 of 19
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
אֶתְכֶ֔ם
H853
אֶתְכֶ֔ם
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
10 of 19
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
מִן
H4480
מִן
Strong's:
H4480
Word #:
11 of 19
properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses
הָ֣אֲרָצ֔וֹת
you out of the countries
H776
הָ֣אֲרָצ֔וֹת
you out of the countries
Strong's:
H776
Word #:
12 of 19
the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
13 of 19
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
נְפֹצֹתֶ֖ם
wherein ye have been scattered
H6327
נְפֹצֹתֶ֖ם
wherein ye have been scattered
Strong's:
H6327
Word #:
14 of 19
to dash in pieces, literally or figuratively (especially to disperse)
וְנִקְדַּשְׁתִּ֥י
and I will be sanctified
H6942
וְנִקְדַּשְׁתִּ֥י
and I will be sanctified
Strong's:
H6942
Word #:
16 of 19
to be (causatively, make, pronounce or observe as) clean (ceremonially or morally)
Cross References
Ezekiel 28:25Thus saith the Lord GOD; When I shall have gathered the house of Israel from the people among whom they are scattered, and shall be sanctified in them in the sight of the heathen, then shall they dwell in their land that I have given to my servant Jacob.Ezekiel 11:17Therefore say, Thus saith the Lord GOD; I will even gather you from the people, and assemble you out of the countries where ye have been scattered, and I will give you the land of Israel.Ezekiel 38:23Thus will I magnify myself, and sanctify myself; and I will be known in the eyes of many nations, and they shall know that I am the LORD.Ezekiel 28:22And say, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I am against thee, O Zidon; and I will be glorified in the midst of thee: and they shall know that I am the LORD, when I shall have executed judgments in her, and shall be sanctified in her.Isaiah 5:16But the LORD of hosts shall be exalted in judgment, and God that is holy shall be sanctified in righteousness.Jeremiah 30:3For, lo, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will bring again the captivity of my people Israel and Judah, saith the LORD: and I will cause them to return to the land that I gave to their fathers, and they shall possess it.Jeremiah 32:37Behold, I will gather them out of all countries, whither I have driven them in mine anger, and in my fury, and in great wrath; and I will bring them again unto this place, and I will cause them to dwell safely:Jeremiah 23:3And I will gather the remnant of my flock out of all countries whither I have driven them, and will bring them again to their folds; and they shall be fruitful and increase.
Historical Context
Israel's exile made surrounding nations question Yahweh's power ('their God couldn't protect them'). Restoration demonstrated God's sovereignty and covenant faithfulness. Ultimately, Christ's redemption of people from all nations sanctifies God's name globally, demonstrating His power to save.
Questions for Reflection
- How does our transformation and restoration sanctify God's name before unbelievers?
- What does God's concern for His reputation among nations teach about the missionary nature of salvation?
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Analysis & Commentary
'I will accept you with your sweet savour, when I bring you out from the people, and gather you out of the countries wherein ye have been scattered; and I will be sanctified in you before the heathen.' God promises acceptance when He restores them. 'Sweet savour' recalls Noah's sacrifice (Genesis 8:21) and Levitical offerings—pleasing to God. 'I will be sanctified in you before the heathen' means God's holiness will be vindicated through their restoration. As His name was profaned among nations by exile (Ezekiel 36:20-21), it will be sanctified through restoration.