Ezekiel 20:14 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

But I wrought for my name’s sake, that it should not be polluted before the heathen, in whose sight I brought them out.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

But I acted to protect my reputation — I wasn't about to let it get trashed in front of all the other nations who watched me bring my people out of Egypt.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God cares about his name and won't let it get dragged through the mud.

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Ezekiel 36:22

So tell Israel this — God says: I'm not doing this because you deserve it, Israel. I'm doing it for my own reputation that you completely trashed when you were scattered among other nations.

Ezekiel 20:9

But I acted to protect my reputation — I couldn't let it get trashed in front of all the other nations who were watching. They saw me reveal myself when I brought my people out of Egypt, so I had to follow through.

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