21 I had concern for my holy name, which the people of Israel profaned among the nations where they had gone.
21 But I had pity for mine holy name, which the house of Israel had profaned among the heathen, whither they went.
21 But I had concern for my holy name, which the house of Israel had profaned among the nations to which they came.
21 I suffered much pain over my holy reputation, which the people of Israel blackened in every country they entered.
21 But I had concern for My holy name, which the house of Israel had profaned among the nations wherever they went.
21 Then I was concerned for my holy name, on which my people brought shame among the nations.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Ezekiel 36:21
Commentary on Ezekiel 36:16-24
(Read Ezekiel 36:16-24)
The restoration of that people, being typical of our redemption by Christ, shows that the end aimed at in our salvation is the glory of God. The sin of a people defiles their land; renders it abominable to God, and uncomfortable to themselves. God's holy name is his great name; his holiness is his greatness, nor does any thing else make a man truly great.