Bible Strands
Ezekiel 37:28
Then the nations will know that I the LORD sanctify Israel, when My sanctuary is among them forever.’”
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Yahweh speaks through Ezekiel to conclude the vision of restoration, promising that His permanent sanctuary will dwell among Israel.
The words — The Hebrew מְקַדֵּ֖שׁ (me.ka.Desh) literally means "[am] sanctifying," and הַ/גּוֹיִ֔ם (ha./go.Yim) means "the nations."
The thread — The pattern of God’s sanctifying work as a sign for recognition runs through Ezekiel 20:12 and Exodus 31:13, while John 17:17 extends the mechanism of sanctification to truth.
Why it lands — The text demands that readers recognize God’s dwelling presence as the factual basis for His authority and His act of setting Israel apart.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And the heathen shall know that I the Lord do sanctify Israel, when my sanctuary shall be in the midst of them for evermore.
Cross-references
- John 17:17 Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth.
- Ezekiel 20:12 I also gave them My Sabbaths as a sign between us, so that they would know that I am the LORD who sanctifies them.
- Exodus 31:13 “Tell the Israelites, ‘Surely you must keep My Sabbaths, for this will be a sign between Me and you for the generations to come, so that you may know that I am the LORD who sanctifies you.
- 1 Corinthians 1:30 It is because of Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God: our righteousness, holiness, and redemption.
- Leviticus 21:8 You are to regard him as holy, since he presents the food of your God. He shall be holy to you, because I the LORD am holy—I who set you apart.
- Ezekiel 36:23 I will show the holiness of My great name, which has been profaned among the nations—the name you have profaned among them. Then the nations will know that I am the LORD, declares the Lord GOD, when I show My holiness in you before their eyes.
- Ephesians 5:26 to sanctify her, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word,
- 1 Thessalonians 5:23 Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely, and may your entire spirit, soul, and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
- Leviticus 20:8 And you shall keep My statutes and practice them. I am the LORD who sanctifies you.
- Psalms 79:10 Why should the nations ask, “Where is their God?” Before our eyes, make known among the nations Your vengeance for the bloodshed of Your servants.