God will make known his holy name among his people Israel and will not let his name be profaned anymore, and the nations will know that God is the Lord, the holy one in Israel—establishing that the judgment of Gog serves to vindicate God's character and reputation. The making known of the holy name means the revelation of God's character and power; the entire world will recognize God's sanctity and majesty. The statement 'I will not let my name be profaned anymore' suggests that the invading attack on Israel represented a profanation of God's name, a violation of the divine honor and reputation. The assertion that 'the holy one in Israel' means that God's holiness is demonstrated through his covenant relationship with Israel; God's sanctity is manifest in his commitment to Israel's covenant. This verse emphasizes that the entire judgment narrative serves a revelatory purpose; the judgment vindicates God's character before all peoples.

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