And the heathen shall know that I the LORD do sanctify Israel, when my sanctuary shall be in the midst of them for evermore.
When my holy place is right there with them forever, all the other nations will finally get it, I'm the one who set Israel apart and made them holy.
God's presence with his people will be so obvious that everyone else will have to acknowledge it.
📚 Historical Context
Ezekiel was a prophet ministering to the exiled people of Judah in Babylon during the 6th century BC, a time when Israel was scattered and demoralized after the destruction of Jerusalem and the temple. In chapter 37, he received a vision of dry bones coming to life, symbolizing God's promise to restore and revive His nation, which included the reestablishment of His presence through a permanent sanctuary. This verse emphasizes that this restoration would demonstrate God's holiness to the surrounding nations, affirming His covenant with Israel.
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