Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version You will know that I am the LORD, when I deal with you for my name’s sake and not according to your evil ways and your corrupt practices, you people of Israel, declares the Sovereign LORD.’” New Living Translation You will know that I am the LORD, O people of Israel, when I have honored my name by treating you mercifully in spite of your wickedness. I, the Sovereign LORD, have spoken!” English Standard Version And you shall know that I am the LORD, when I deal with you for my name’s sake, not according to your evil ways, nor according to your corrupt deeds, O house of Israel, declares the Lord GOD.” Berean Standard Bible Then you will know, O house of Israel, that I am the LORD, when I have dealt with you for the sake of My name and not according to your wicked ways and corrupt acts, declares the Lord GOD.” Berean Literal Bible And you⁺ will know that I am YHWH, in my dealing with you⁺ for the sake of My name, not according to your⁺ evil ways and your⁺ corrupt deeds, O house of Israel, a declaration of the Lord YHWH.” King James Bible And ye shall know that I am the LORD, when I have wrought with you for my name's sake, not according to your wicked ways, nor according to your corrupt doings, O ye house of Israel, saith the Lord GOD. New King James Version Then you shall know that I am the LORD, when I have dealt with you for My name’s sake, not according to your wicked ways nor according to your corrupt doings, O house of Israel,” says the Lord GOD.’ ” New American Standard Bible Then you will know that I am the LORD, when I have dealt with you in behalf of My name, not according to your evil ways or according to your corrupt deeds, house of Israel,” declares the Lord GOD.’” NASB 1995 “Then you will know that I am the LORD when I have dealt with you for My name’s sake, not according to your evil ways or according to your corrupt deeds, O house of Israel,” declares the Lord GOD.’” NASB 1977 “Then you will know that I am the LORD when I have dealt with you for My name’s sake, not according to your evil ways or according to your corrupt deeds, O house of Israel,” declares the Lord GOD.’” Legacy Standard Bible Then you will know that I am Yahweh when I have dealt with you for My name’s sake, not according to your evil ways or according to your corrupt deeds, O house of Israel,” declares Lord Yahweh.’” Amplified Bible And you will know [without any doubt] that I am the LORD when I have dealt with you for My Name’s sake, not in accordance with your evil ways nor with your corrupt conduct, O house of Israel,” says the Lord GOD.’” Berean Annotated Bible Then you⁺ will know, O house of Israel (he wrestles with God), that I am the LORD {YHWH}, when I have dealt with you⁺ for the sake of My name and not according to your⁺ wicked ways and corrupt acts, declares the Lord GOD {Adonai YHWH}. Christian Standard Bible You will know that I am the LORD, house of Israel, when I have dealt with you for the sake of my name rather than according to your evil ways and corrupt acts. This is the declaration of the Lord GOD.’ ” Holman Christian Standard Bible You will know that I am Yahweh, house of Israel, when I have dealt with you because of My name rather than according to your evil ways and corrupt acts.” This is the declaration of the Lord GOD. American Standard Version And ye shall know that I am Jehovah, when I have dealt with you for my name's sake, not according to your evil ways, nor according to your corrupt doings, O ye house of Israel, saith the Lord Jehovah. Contemporary English Version so you deserve to be punished. But I will treat you in a way that will bring honor to my name, and you will know that I am the LORD God. English Revised Version And ye shall know that I am the LORD, when I have wrought with you for my name's sake, not according to your evil ways, nor according to your corrupt doings, O ye house of Israel, saith the Lord GOD. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then you will know that I am the LORD, because I will deal with you for the sake of my name. I will not deal with you based on the evil and corrupt things that you have done, nation of Israel, declares the Almighty LORD.' " Good News Translation When I act to protect my honor, you Israelites will know that I am the LORD, because I do not deal with you as your wicked, evil actions deserve." The Sovereign LORD has spoken. International Standard Version Then you'll know that I am the LORD, when I will have dealt with you for the benefit of my own reputation and not according to your evil attitudes or corrupt practices, you house of Israel," declares the Lord GOD. NET Bible Then you will know that I am the LORD, when I deal with you for the sake of my reputation and not according to your wicked conduct and corrupt deeds, O house of Israel, declares the sovereign LORD.'" New Heart English Bible You shall know that I am the LORD, when I have dealt with you for my name's sake, not according to your evil ways, nor according to your corrupt doings, you house of Israel," says the Lord GOD.'" Webster's Bible Translation And ye shall know that I am the LORD, when I have wrought with you for my name's sake, not according to your wicked ways, nor according to your corrupt doings, O ye house of Israel, saith the Lord GOD. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen you will know, O house of Israel, that I am the LORD, when I have dealt with you for the sake of My name and not according to your wicked ways and corrupt acts, declares the Lord GOD.” World English Bible You will know that I am Yahweh, when I have dealt with you for my name’s sake, not according to your evil ways, nor according to your corrupt doings, you house of Israel,” says the Lord Yahweh.’” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd you have known that I [am] YHWH, "" In My dealing with you for My Name’s sake, "" Not according to your evil ways, "" And according to your corrupt doings, O house of Israel, "" A declaration of Lord YHWH.” Berean Literal Bible And you⁺ will know that I am YHWH, in my dealing with you⁺ for the sake of My name, not according to your⁺ evil ways and your⁺ corrupt deeds, O house of Israel, a declaration of the Lord YHWH.” Young's Literal Translation And ye have known that I am Jehovah, In My dealing with you for My name's sake, Not according to your evil ways, And according to your corrupt doings, O house of Israel, An affirmation of the Lord Jehovah.' Smith's Literal Translation And ye knew that I am Jehovah in my doing with you for sake of my name, not according to your evil ways and your corrupt deeds, O house of Israel, says the Lord Jehovah. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd you shall know that I am the Lord, when I shall have done well by you for my own name's sake, and not according to your evil ways, nor according to your wicked deeds, O house of Israel, saith the Lord God. Catholic Public Domain Version And you shall know that I am the Lord, when I will have acted well toward you for the sake of my name, and not according to your evil ways, nor according to your very great wickedness, O house of Israel, says the Lord God.” New American Bible And you shall know that I am the LORD when I deal with you thus, for the sake of my name, not according to your evil ways and wanton deeds, house of Israel—oracle of the Lord GOD. New Revised Standard Version And you shall know that I am the LORD, when I deal with you for my name’s sake, not according to your evil ways, or corrupt deeds, O house of Israel, says the Lord GOD. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd you shall know that I am the LORD who had pity upon you for my name's sake, not according to your evil ways nor according to your corrupt doings, O house of Israel, says the LORD God, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And you shall know that I AM LORD JEHOVAH who had pity on you because of my name, and not according to your evil ways, and not according to your insane plots you have made for yourselves, house of Israel, says THE LORD OF LORDS OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And ye shall know that I am the LORD, when I have wrought with you for My name's sake, not according to your evil ways, nor according to your corrupt doings, O ye house of Israel, saith the Lord GOD.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And ye shall know that I am the Lord, when I have done thus to you, that my name may not be profaned in your evil ways, and in your corrupt devices, saith the Lord. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Judgment and Restoration…43There you will remember your ways and all the deeds with which you have defiled yourselves, and you will loathe yourselves for all the evils you have done. 44Then you will know, O house of Israel, that I am the LORD, when I have dealt with you for the sake of My name and not according to your wicked ways and corrupt acts, declares the Lord GOD.” Cross References Then you will know, O house of Israel, Ezekiel 37:13 Then you, My people, will know that I am the LORD, when I open your graves and bring you up from them. Ezekiel 6:7 The slain will fall among you, and you will know that I am the LORD. Exodus 14:4 And I will harden Pharaoh’s heart so that he will pursue them. But I will gain honor by means of Pharaoh and all his army, and the Egyptians will know that I am the LORD.” So this is what the Israelites did. that I am the LORD, Ezekiel 39:22 From that day forward the house of Israel will know that I am the LORD their God. Exodus 6:7 I will take you as My own people, and I will be your God. Then you will know that I am the LORD your God, who brought you out from under the yoke of the Egyptians. Isaiah 45:5 I am the LORD, and there is no other; there is no God but Me. I will equip you for battle, though you have not known Me, when I have dealt with you for the sake of My name 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. Isaiah 48:9 For the sake of My name I will delay My wrath; for the sake of My praise I will restrain it, so that you will not be cut off. 1 Samuel 12:22 Indeed, for the sake of His great name, the LORD will not abandon His people, because He was pleased to make you His own. and not according to your wicked ways and corrupt acts, Psalm 103:10 He has not dealt with us according to our sins or repaid us according to our iniquities. Ezra 9:13 After all that has come upon us because of our evil deeds and our great guilt (though You, our God, have punished us less than our iniquities deserve and have given us such a remnant as this), Job 11:6 and disclose to you the secrets of wisdom, for true wisdom has two sides. Know then that God exacts from you less than your iniquity deserves. declares the Lord GOD.” Ezekiel 12:25 because I, the LORD, will speak whatever word I speak, and it will be fulfilled without delay. For in your days, O rebellious house, I will speak a message and bring it to pass, declares the Lord GOD.’” Ezekiel 37:28 Then the nations will know that I the LORD sanctify Israel, when My sanctuary is among them forever.’” Ezekiel 39:8 Yes, it is coming, and it will surely happen, declares the Lord GOD. This is the day of which I have spoken. Isaiah 43:25 I, yes I, am He who blots out your transgressions for My own sake and remembers your sins no more. Treasury of Scripture And you shall know that I am the LORD when I have worked with you for my name's sake, not according to your wicked ways, nor according to your corrupt doings, O you house of Israel, said the Lord GOD. And ye shall Ezekiel 20:38 And I will purge out from among you the rebels, and them that transgress against me: I will bring them forth out of the country where they sojourn, and they shall not enter into the land of Israel: and ye shall know that I am the LORD. Ezekiel 24:24 Thus Ezekiel is unto you a sign: according to all that he hath done shall ye do: and when this cometh, ye shall know that I am the Lord GOD. when I Ezekiel 20:9,14,22 But I wrought for my name's sake, that it should not be polluted before the heathen, among whom they were, in whose sight I made myself known unto them, in bringing them forth out of the land of Egypt… Ezekiel 36:21,22 But I had pity for mine holy name, which the house of Israel had profaned among the heathen, whither they went… Psalm 79:9 Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of thy name: and deliver us, and purge away our sins, for thy name's sake. Jump to Previous Corrupt Deal Dealt Declares Deeds Doings Evil Hand Honour House Israel Name's Practices Sake Sovereign Unclean Ways Wicked WroughtJump to Next Corrupt Deal Dealt Declares Deeds Doings Evil Hand Honour House Israel Name's Practices Sake Sovereign Unclean Ways Wicked WroughtEzekiel 20 1. God refuses to be consulted by the elders of Israel4. He shows the story of their rebellions in Egypt 19. in the desert 27. and in the land 33. He promises to gather them by the Gospel 45. Under the name of a forest he shows the destruction of Jerusalem Then you will know, O house of Israel, This phrase addresses the Israelites, God's chosen people, emphasizing their identity and relationship with God. The phrase "you will know" suggests a future realization or acknowledgment of God's sovereignty and faithfulness. Throughout the Old Testament, Israel often struggled with idolatry and disobedience, leading to periods of exile and judgment. This knowledge is not merely intellectual but experiential, as Israel witnesses God's actions and character. that I am the LORD, when I have dealt with you for the sake of My name and not according to your wicked ways and corrupt acts, declares the Lord GOD.” Persons / Places / Events 1. EzekielA prophet during the Babylonian exile, tasked with delivering God's messages to the Israelites. 2. House of Israel Refers to the collective people of Israel, who were in rebellion against God and were experiencing His judgment. 3. The LORD (YHWH) The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal and unchanging nature. 4. Babylonian Exile The period when the Israelites were taken captive by Babylon, serving as a backdrop for Ezekiel's prophecies. 5. The Name of God Represents God's character and reputation, which He upholds for His glory and the benefit of His people. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty and MercyGod acts according to His sovereign will and mercy, not based on human merit. This should lead us to humility and gratitude. The Importance of God's Name God's actions are often for the sake of His name, reminding us to live in a way that honors Him. Repentance and Restoration God's dealings with Israel highlight the opportunity for repentance and restoration, encouraging us to seek His forgiveness. God's Unchanging Character Despite human failure, God's character remains constant, providing a foundation of hope and trust. Living as God's People As believers, we are called to reflect God's character in our lives, serving as His representatives in the world. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 20:44?2. How does Ezekiel 20:44 demonstrate God's grace despite Israel's past actions? 3. What does "for the sake of My name" reveal about God's priorities? 4. How can we apply God's mercy in Ezekiel 20:44 to our lives today? 5. Connect Ezekiel 20:44 with other scriptures about God's faithfulness to His name. 6. How should God's mercy in Ezekiel 20:44 influence our view of repentance? 7. How does Ezekiel 20:44 demonstrate God's mercy despite Israel's rebellion? 8. What does Ezekiel 20:44 reveal about God's character and faithfulness? 9. How does Ezekiel 20:44 challenge the concept of divine justice? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 20? 11. Historically and archaeologically, is there evidence to support the repeated cycles of rebellion and divine judgment described throughout Ezekiel 20? 12. In Ezekiel 20:12-13, the Sabbath is presented as a sign between God and Israel. Why is this sign rarely mentioned in other biblical narratives of the same events? 13. Ezekiel 44:28 indicates priests have no inheritance apart from the Lord--how does this align with land allotment practices known from other biblical or historical sources? 14. In Ezekiel 44:9, foreigners are barred from the sanctuary, yet other passages invite them to worship--how can these conflicting views on outsiders be reconciled? What Does Ezekiel 20:44 Mean Then you will know• God’s dealings always move toward revelation: “you will know.” Similar language appears in Exodus 6:7, where the LORD tells Israel, “You will know that I am the LORD your God.” • Knowledge here is experiential, not academic; it comes through God’s unmistakable interventions in history (Jeremiah 24:7). • The verse assures that divine action has a teaching purpose—so that hearts are turned, not merely circumstances changed. O house of Israel • The address targets the covenant nation, the people chosen in Genesis 12:1-3. • Even though the Northern Kingdom was exiled long before Ezekiel, God still speaks to the whole “house,” underlining His undivided concern (Ezekiel 37:15-22). • This corporate focus reminds believers today that God deals not only with individuals but also with His covenant community (1 Peter 2:9-10). that I am the LORD • The covenant name—YHWH—emphasizes faithfulness and self-existence, echoing Exodus 3:14. • The statement underscores exclusivity: there is no rival deity (Isaiah 45:5-6). • Every act of discipline or deliverance has this end: that the people acknowledge Him alone (Ezekiel 36:23). when I have dealt with you for the sake of My name • God’s dealings are guided by His character, not by human merit (Psalm 23:3; Isaiah 48:9-11). • “For the sake of My name” highlights two realities: – His name is tied to His reputation among the nations (Ezekiel 20:9). – His name guarantees the certainty of His promises (Hebrews 6:13-18). • Because God is holy and unchanging, He cannot abandon His own glory; therefore, mercy toward Israel is secure. and not according to your wicked ways and corrupt acts • Judgment had been severe (2 Kings 17:7-23; 2 Chronicles 36:15-21), yet restoration will not depend on Israel’s performance. • This distinction mirrors Psalm 103:10—“He has not dealt with us according to our sins.” • The phrase exposes human inability while magnifying divine grace (Ephesians 2:4-9). • It also foretells the new-covenant cleansing described later in Ezekiel 36:25-27. declares the Lord GOD • The double title (“Lord GOD,” Adonai Yahweh) adds solemn weight, the prophetic “signature” guaranteeing fulfillment (Amos 3:7-8). • Its repetition throughout Ezekiel (over 200 times) reminds readers that every oracle rests on unassailable authority. • When the sovereign King speaks, His word stands firm (Numbers 23:19; Isaiah 55:10-11). summary Ezekiel 20:44 promises that Israel will come to personally recognize the LORD’s unique, covenant-keeping nature. God’s future restoration flows solely from His commitment to His own name, not from any righteousness in the people. By acting this way, He exposes sin, showcases grace, and secures His worldwide reputation. The verse reassures believers that God’s faithfulness to His glory guarantees mercy for His people, even after their deepest failures. Hebrew Then you will know,וִֽידַעְתֶּם֙ (wî·ḏa‘·tem) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 3045: To know O house בֵּ֣ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house of Israel, יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc that כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction I אֲנִ֣י (’ă·nî) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 589: I am the LORD, יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel when I have dealt בַּעֲשׂוֹתִ֥י (ba·‘ă·śō·w·ṯî) Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | first person common singular Strong's 6213: To do, make with you אִתְּכֶ֖ם (’it·tə·ḵem) Preposition | second person masculine plural Strong's 854: Nearness, near, with, by, at, among for the sake לְמַ֣עַן (lə·ma·‘an) Preposition Strong's 4616: Purpose -- intent of My name שְׁמִ֑י (šə·mî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 8034: A name and not according to לֹא֩ (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no your wicked הָרָעִ֜ים (hā·rā·‘îm) Article | Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 7451: Bad, evil ways כְדַרְכֵיכֶ֨ם (ḵə·ḏar·ḵê·ḵem) Preposition-k | Noun - common plural construct | second person masculine plural Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action and corrupt הַנִּשְׁחָתוֹת֙ (han·niš·ḥā·ṯō·wṯ) Article | Verb - Nifal - Participle - feminine plural Strong's 7843: Perhaps to go to ruin acts, וְכַעֲלִילֽוֹתֵיכֶ֤ם (wə·ḵa·‘ă·lî·lō·w·ṯê·ḵem) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-k | Noun - feminine plural construct | second person masculine plural Strong's 5949: An exploit, a performance, an opportunity declares נְאֻ֖ם (nə·’um) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 5002: An oracle the Lord אֲדֹנָ֥י (’ă·ḏō·nāy) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 136: The Lord GOD.’” יְהוִֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3069: YHWH Links Ezekiel 20:44 NIVEzekiel 20:44 NLT Ezekiel 20:44 ESV Ezekiel 20:44 NASB Ezekiel 20:44 KJV Ezekiel 20:44 BibleApps.com Ezekiel 20:44 Biblia Paralela Ezekiel 20:44 Chinese Bible Ezekiel 20:44 French Bible Ezekiel 20:44 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Ezekiel 20:44 You shall know that I am Yahweh (Ezek. 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