‏ Ezekiel 39:25-26

v. 25–29: God promises to gather Israel back from captivity and have mercy on them. He will pour out His Spirit on the people and never hide His face from them again. This is a promise of full restoration and blessing, showing God’s faithfulness to His covenant (Ezekiel 39:25–29 a). God declares that He will restore the fortunes of Jacob and have compassion on the whole house of Israel. This restoration will demonstrate His jealousy for His holy name and His faithfulness to His people. The nations will see that God is the Lord, and Israel will know that God has been with them all along, even during their exile and punishment.

v. 25-26: God promises to show mercy to all Israel. He says, “Now I will bring Jacob back from captivity.” God will act because it is time to defend His holy name and because His people have repented and are ashamed of their sins. They remember how they sinned even when they were living safely in their own land. Now they are willing to accept the shame for their sins, and God will restore them (Ezekiel 39:25-26 b). This restoration is not only physical but also spiritual, as God’s mercy and forgiveness are extended to His people.

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