Ezekiel 36:32
Ezekiel 36:32 in Multiple Translations
It is not for your sake that I will act, declares the Lord GOD—let it be known to you. Be ashamed and disgraced for your ways, O house of Israel!
Not for your sakes do I this, saith the Lord GOD, be it known unto you: be ashamed and confounded for your own ways, O house of Israel.
Nor for your sake do I this, saith the Lord Jehovah, be it known unto you: be ashamed and confounded for your ways, O house of Israel.
Not because of you am I doing it, says the Lord; let it be clear to you, and be shamed and made low because of your ways, O children of Israel.
You need to realize that I'm not doing this for your sake, declares the Lord God. You should be ashamed and embarrassed for what you've done, people of Israel!
Be it knowen vnto you that I do not this for your sakes, sayth the Lord God: therefore, O ye house of Israel, be ashamed, and confounded for your owne wayes.
Not for your sake am I working, An affirmation of the Lord Jehovah, Be it known to you, Be ashamed and confounded, because of your ways, O house of Israel.
I don’t do this for your sake,” says the Lord GOD. “Let it be known to you. Be ashamed and confounded for your ways, house of Israel.”
Not for your sakes do I this , saith the Lord GOD, be it known to you: be ashamed and confounded for your own ways, O house of Israel.
It is not for your sakes that I will do this, saith the Lord God, be it known to you: be confounded, and ashamed at your own ways, O house of Israel.
But I, Yahweh the Lord, declare that I want you to know that it is not for your sake that I will do those things. You Israeli people ought to be ashamed of your behavior.
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Study Notes — Ezekiel 36:32
- Context
- Cross References
- Ezekiel 36:32 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 36:32
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 36:32
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 36:32
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 36:32
- Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 36:32
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 36:32
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 36:32
- Sermons on Ezekiel 36:32
Context — A New Heart and a New Spirit
32It is not for your sake that I will act, declares the Lord GOD—let it be known to you. Be ashamed and disgraced for your ways, O house of Israel!
33This is what the Lord GOD says: On the day I cleanse you from all your iniquities, I will cause the cities to be resettled and the ruins to be rebuilt. 34The desolate land will be cultivated instead of lying desolate in the sight of all who pass through.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Deuteronomy 9:5 | It is not because of your righteousness or uprightness of heart that you are going in to possess their land, but it is because of their wickedness that the LORD your God is driving out these nations before you, to keep the promise He swore to your fathers, to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. |
| 2 | Ezekiel 36:22 | Therefore tell the house of Israel that this is what the Lord GOD says: It is not for your sake that I will act, O house of Israel, but for My holy name, which you profaned among the nations to which you went. |
| 3 | 2 Timothy 1:9 | He has saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works, but by His own purpose and by the grace He granted us in Christ Jesus before time began. |
| 4 | Titus 3:3–6 | For at one time we too were foolish, disobedient, misled, and enslaved to all sorts of desires and pleasures—living in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. But when the kindness of God our Savior and His love for mankind appeared, He saved us, not by the righteous deeds we had done, but according to His mercy, through the washing of new birth and renewal by the Holy Spirit. This is the Spirit He poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior, |
| 5 | Ezekiel 16:63 | so that when I make atonement for all you have done, you will remember and be ashamed and never again open your mouth because of your disgrace, declares the Lord GOD.” |
| 6 | Romans 6:21 | What fruit did you reap at that time from the things of which you are now ashamed? The outcome of those things is death. |
| 7 | Ezra 9:6 | and said: “O my God, I am ashamed and embarrassed to lift up my face to You, my God, because our iniquities are higher than our heads, and our guilt has reached the heavens. |
| 8 | Daniel 9:18–19 | Incline Your ear, O my God, and hear; open Your eyes and see the desolation of the city that bears Your name. For we are not presenting our petitions before You because of our righteous acts, but because of Your great compassion. O Lord, listen! O Lord, forgive! O Lord, hear and act! For Your sake, O my God, do not delay, because Your city and Your people bear Your name.” |
| 9 | 1 Peter 4:2–3 | Consequently, he does not live out his remaining time on earth for human passions, but for the will of God. For you have spent enough time in the past carrying out the same desires as the Gentiles: living in debauchery, lust, drunkenness, orgies, carousing, and detestable idolatry. |
Ezekiel 36:32 Summary
In Ezekiel 36:32, God tells the house of Israel that He is not acting to save them because of their own goodness, but because of His own character and love. This means that God's actions are not based on our worthiness, but on His own faithfulness and mercy, as seen in Exodus 34:6-7 and Psalm 103:8. He wants us to recognize our sinful ways and turn to Him for forgiveness and restoration, just like the house of Israel is called to do. By acknowledging our sin and turning to God, we can experience His love and redemption, as promised in Romans 5:8 and 2 Corinthians 5:21.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does God say He is not acting for the sake of the house of Israel?
God says He is not acting for the sake of the house of Israel because their actions were sinful and not pleasing to Him, as seen in Ezekiel 36:32, and He is instead acting to uphold His own holy name, as stated in Ezekiel 36:22-23 and Ezekiel 20:9, 14, 22.
What does it mean to be ashamed and disgraced for our ways?
To be ashamed and disgraced for our ways means to recognize and repent of our sinful actions, acknowledging that they are not pleasing to God, as seen in Ezekiel 36:31 where the house of Israel will remember their evil ways and loathe themselves for their iniquities, similar to the sentiment expressed in Romans 6:21.
Is God's declaration in Ezekiel 36:32 a statement of rejection or love?
Although God's declaration in Ezekiel 36:32 may seem harsh, it is actually a statement of tough love, as God is calling the house of Israel to repentance and a return to Him, similar to the call to repentance in Matthew 4:17 and Acts 3:19.
How does this verse relate to God's plan of redemption?
This verse is part of God's larger plan of redemption, as seen in Ezekiel 36:33-34, where He promises to cleanse the house of Israel from their iniquities and restore their land, a plan that ultimately points to the redemption available through Jesus Christ, as seen in Romans 11:25-27 and Revelation 21:1-4.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways in which I have been ashamed and disgraced by my own actions, and how can I turn to God for forgiveness and restoration?
- How do I reconcile God's statement that He is not acting for my sake with the knowledge that He loves me and desires a personal relationship with me, as seen in John 3:16 and 1 John 4:19?
- In what ways can I apply the principle of repentance and recognition of my sinful ways, as seen in Ezekiel 36:32, to my own life and relationships?
- How can I trust in God's plan of redemption and restoration, even when I do not see immediate results or feel like I am not worthy of His love and forgiveness?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 36:32
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 36:32
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 36:32
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 36:32
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 36:32
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 36:32
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 36:32
Sermons on Ezekiel 36:32
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Free Grace by C.H. Spurgeon | In this sermon, preached by Charles Haddon Spurgeon in 1859, he boldly proclaims a doctrine that goes against human merit and challenges the righteousness of moralists. He acknowle |
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Our Daily Homily - Deuteronomy by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes God's unwavering support and guidance throughout life's journey, as illustrated in Deuteronomy. He highlights that God carries His people with love and compas |
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Moses Pointing to the Lord for Battle by Bob Hoekstra | Bob Hoekstra preaches on the importance of relying on the sufficiency of God in the midst of battles, using Moses as an example who pointed Israel to the Lord for battle. Despite f |
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The Uniqueness of Israel - Part 2 by Derek Prince | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the ultimate goal of God's plan for His people: to dwell in the land and be in a covenant relationship with Him. The speaker uses the analogy |
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Great Men by the Grace of God by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the cultural significance of the film "What Dreams May Come" and how it portrays heaven. He emphasizes that even in our modern culture, ther |
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New Covenant Greater Then the Old Covenant by Alan Martin | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that God accomplished His plan of salvation not through a judicial decree, but by sending His very life, the fullness of God, in the form of |
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The Nature of Conversion by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of understanding the true nature of salvation and the power of God in transforming lives. He criticizes the prevalent blasphe |






