Ezekiel 11:14-21
“Therefore say, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Although I have cast them far off among the heathen, and although I have scattered them among the countries, yet will I be to them as a little sanctuary in the countries where they shall come.”
King James Version
God himself as a little sanctuary to the exiles, promising eventual regathering and a new heart and new spirit.
Fulfillment References
Ezekiel 36:25-28 John 3:5 Acts 2:38
How Traditions Read This Prophecy
Apostolic (Oneness) PentecostalEven scattered, God remains 'a little sanctuary' to His people, and promises to gather them, give 'one heart' and 'a new spirit,' take away the stony heart and give a heart of flesh — 'and they shall be my people, and I will be their God.' This is the new birth of Spirit (Ezek. 36:26; John 3:5; Acts 2:38), fulfilled in the Lord Jesus, the God who indwells His people.
JewishGod's promise to regathered Israel — a unified, renewed heart and His indwelling presence even in exile; restoration and inward transformation.
CatholicThe new heart and spirit, the work of grace fulfilled in Christ and the gift of the Spirit; God's people indwelt by Him.
ProtestantThe new-heart promise (with Ezek. 36; Jer. 31) of regeneration by the Spirit, fulfilled in the new birth in Christ.
AcademicAn exilic restoration oracle pairing regathering with inner renewal ('one heart, new spirit'), anticipating Ezekiel 36's fuller statement.
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