Ezekiel 36:22
“Therefore tell the house of Israel, Thus says the Lord Yahweh: I don't do [this] for your sake, house of Israel, but for my holy name, which you have profaned among the nations, where you went.”
— Ezekiel 36:22
About this verse
Ezekiel 36:22 comes from the book of Ezekiel, written during the Exile (~586 BC) period. The setting is divine declaration. The dominant emotion in this verse is worship, with a comfort power of 60% and a tone that is commanding. It belongs to the prophecy genre of biblical literature. Key themes include divine grace, holy name, undeserved mercy. Notable phrases: not for your sake; for my holy name. This verse contains a promise of God. This verse contains a command. This verse contains prophecy.
Era
Exile (~586 BC)
Emotion
worship
Type
prophecy
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