But I had pity for mine holy name, which the house of Israel had profaned among the heathen, whither they went.
But I cared about my reputation, which the people of Israel had completely trashed among all the other nations wherever they ended up.
Even when we mess up God's reputation, he still cares enough to step in.
📚 Historical Context
During the Babylonian exile in the 6th century BC, the prophet Ezekiel was speaking to the exiled Israelites who had been scattered among foreign nations due to their persistent idolatry and disobedience to God's laws. The people of Israel had profaned God's holy name by their sinful behavior, which made the surrounding nations mock and disrespect the God of Israel. God is declaring His concern for His own reputation, setting the stage for promises of restoration that would ultimately glorify His name.
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