To the scattered people of Israel Ezekiel promises that God will renew them in their hearts and spirits, when he brings them back to live once again in the land of Israel. All will be His gift, return to the land, inner cleanliness, the renewal of His ancient covenant. Yes, God's name is known through His giving. Through these blessings Yahweh will be known by the nations, revealing his holiness in action.

The same theme of gathering in the waifs and strays to the banquet forms the story of the Gospel parable. Self-important people refuse an invitation from the king who has no need of their company. He wants to be known by new friends who are the lower strata of society, people who have nothing to cling to and are free to take up the offer. The one who would not wear the garment poses a problem. Why? He would not accept the invitation on the conditions of the donor. It is a graphic illustration that God is the Lord, and that we are poor ones who should gladly accept the gifts He gives us.