Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But for the sake of my name, I brought them out of Egypt. I did it to keep my name from being profaned in the eyes of the nations among whom they lived and in whose sight I had revealed myself to the Israelites. New Living Translation But I didn’t do it, for I acted to protect the honor of my name. I would not allow shame to be brought on my name among the surrounding nations who saw me reveal myself by bringing the Israelites out of Egypt. English Standard Version But I acted for the sake of my name, that it should not be profaned in the sight of the nations among whom they lived, in whose sight I made myself known to them in bringing them out of the land of Egypt. Berean Standard Bible But I acted for the sake of My name, that it should not be profaned in the eyes of the nations among whom they were living, in whose sight I had revealed Myself to Israel by bringing them out of the land of Egypt. King James Bible 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. New King James Version But I acted for My name’s sake, that it should not be profaned before the Gentiles among whom they were, in whose sight I had made Myself known to them, to bring them out of the land of Egypt. New American Standard Bible But I acted for the sake of My name, that it would not be defiled in the sight of the nations among whom they lived, in whose sight I made Myself known to them by bringing them out of the land of Egypt. NASB 1995 “But I acted for the sake of My name, that it should not be profaned in the sight of the nations among whom they lived, in whose sight I made Myself known to them by bringing them out of the land of Egypt. NASB 1977 “But I acted for the sake of My name, that it should not be profaned in the sight of the nations among whom they lived, in whose sight I made Myself known to them by bringing them out of the land of Egypt. Legacy Standard Bible But I acted for the sake of My name, that it should not be profaned in the sight of the nations among whom they lived, in whose sight I made Myself known to them by bringing them out of the land of Egypt. Amplified Bible But I acted for My Name’s sake, that it would not be profaned in the sight of the [pagan] nations among whom they lived, in whose sight I made Myself known to them by bringing them out of the land of Egypt. Christian Standard Bible But I acted for the sake of my name, so that it would not be profaned in the eyes of the nations they were living among, in whose sight I had made myself known to Israel by bringing them out of Egypt. Holman Christian Standard Bible But I acted because of My name, so that it would not be profaned in the eyes of the nations they were living among, in whose sight I had made Myself known to Israel by bringing them out of Egypt.” American Standard Version But I wrought for my name's sake, that it should not be profaned in the sight of the nations, among which they were, in whose sight I made myself known unto them, in bringing them forth out of the land of Egypt. Contemporary English Version But that would have made me look like a liar, because I had already promised in front of everyone that I would lead them out of Egypt. English Revised Version But I wrought for my name's sake, that it should not be profaned in the sight of the nations, among whom they were, in whose sight I made myself known unto them, in bringing them forth out of the land of Egypt. GOD'S WORD® Translation But I acted so that my name would not be dishonored among the nations where they were living. While other nations were watching, I made myself known to them by bringing the Israelites out of Egypt. Good News Translation But I did not, since that would have brought dishonor to my name, for in the presence of the people among whom they were living I had announced to Israel that I was going to lead them out of Egypt. International Standard Version I did this so my reputation might not be tarnished among the nations where they were living, among whom I made myself known in their presence when I brought them out of the land of Egypt. Majority Standard Bible But I acted for the sake of My name, that it should not be profaned in the eyes of the nations among whom they were living, in whose sight I had revealed Myself to Israel by bringing them out of the land of Egypt. NET Bible I acted for the sake of my reputation, so that I would not be profaned before the nations among whom they lived, before whom I revealed myself by bringing them out of the land of Egypt. New Heart English Bible But I worked for my name's sake, that it should not be profaned in the sight of the nations, among which they were, in whose sight I made myself known to them, in bringing them forth out of the land of Egypt. Webster's Bible Translation But I wrought for my name's sake, that it should not be profaned before the heathen, among whom they were, in whose sight I made myself known to them, in bringing them forth from the land of Egypt. World English Bible But I worked for my name’s sake, that it should not be profaned in the sight of the nations among which they were, in whose sight I made myself known to them in bringing them out of the land of Egypt. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd I do [it] for My Name’s sake, "" Not to defile [it] before the eyes of the nations, "" In whose midst they [are in], "" Before whose eyes I became known to them, "" To bring them out from the land of Egypt. Young's Literal Translation And I do it for My name's sake, Not to pollute it before the eyes of the nations, In whose midst they are, Before whose eyes I became known to them, To bring them out from the land of Egypt. Smith's Literal Translation And I will do for sake of my name, that it was not profaned before the eyes of the nations which they were in the midst of them, which I was made known to them before their eyes to bring them forth from the land of Egypt. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut I did otherwise for my name's sake, that it might not be violated before the nations, in the midst of whom they were, and among whom I made myself known to them, to bring them out of the land of Egypt. Catholic Public Domain Version But I acted for the sake of my name, so that it would not be violated in the sight of the Gentiles, in the midst of whom they were, and among whom I appeared to them, so that I might lead them away from the land of Egypt. New American Bible I acted for the sake of my name, that it should not be desecrated in the eyes of the nations among whom they were: in the eyes of the nations I had made myself known to them, to bring them out of the land of Egypt. New Revised Standard Version But I acted for the sake of my name, that it should not be profaned in the sight of the nations among whom they lived, in whose sight I made myself known to them in bringing them out of the land of Egypt. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut I pitied them for my name's sake, that it should not be defiled among the Gentiles, in whose sight I revealed myself to them to bring them forth out of the land of Egypt. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And I had pity, because of my name, that it would not be defiled among the nations, for I was revealed to them in their sight, for I brought them forth from the land of Egypt OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917But I wrought for My name's sake, that it should not be profaned in the sight of the nations, among whom they were, in whose sight I made Myself known unto them, so as to bring them forth out of the land of Egypt. Brenton Septuagint Translation But I wrought so that my name should not be at all profaned in the sight of the Gentiles, in the midst of whom they are, among whom I was made known to them in their sight, to bring them out of the land of Egypt. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Israel's Rebellion in Egypt…8But they rebelled against Me and refused to listen. None of them cast away the abominations before their eyes, and they did not forsake the idols of Egypt. So I resolved to pour out My wrath upon them and vent My anger against them in the land of Egypt. 9But I acted for the sake of My name, that it should not be profaned in the eyes of the nations among whom they were living, in whose sight I had revealed Myself to Israel by bringing them out of the land of Egypt. 10So I brought them out of the land of Egypt and led them into the wilderness.… Cross References Exodus 9:16 But I have raised you up for this very purpose, that I might display My power to you, and that My name might be proclaimed in all the earth. Isaiah 48:9-11 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. / See, I have refined you, but not as silver; I have tested you in the furnace of affliction. / For My own sake, My very own sake, I will act; for how can I let Myself be defamed? I will not yield My glory to another. Psalm 106:8 Yet He saved them for the sake of His name, to make His power known. Jeremiah 14:7 Although our iniquities testify against us, O LORD, act for the sake of Your name. Indeed, our rebellions are many; we have sinned against You. Isaiah 63:12-14 who sent His glorious arm to lead them by the right hand of Moses, who divided the waters before them to gain for Himself everlasting renown, / who led them through the depths like a horse in the wilderness, so that they did not stumble? / Like cattle going down to the valley, the Spirit of the LORD gave them rest. You led Your people this way to make for Yourself a glorious name. Ezekiel 36:22-23 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. / I will show the holiness of My great name, which has been profaned among the nations—the name you have profaned among them. Then the nations will know that I am the LORD, declares the Lord GOD, when I show My holiness in you before their eyes. Deuteronomy 32:26-27 I would have said that I would cut them to pieces and blot out their memory from mankind, / if I had not dreaded the taunt of the enemy, lest their adversaries misunderstand and say: ‘Our own hand has prevailed; it was not the LORD who did all this.’” Numbers 14:13-16 But Moses said to the LORD, “The Egyptians will hear of it, for by Your strength You brought this people from among them. / And they will tell it to the inhabitants of this land. They have already heard that You, O LORD, are in the midst of this people, that You, O LORD, have been seen face to face, that Your cloud stands over them, and that You go before them in a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night. / If You kill this people as one man, the nations who have heard of Your fame will say, ... 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. Isaiah 37:35 ‘I will defend this city and save it for My own sake and for the sake of My servant David.’” 2 Kings 19:34 I will defend this city and save it for My own sake and for the sake of My servant David.’” Romans 9:17 For the Scripture says to Pharaoh: “I raised you up for this very purpose, that I might display My power in you, and that My name might be proclaimed in all the earth.” John 12:28 Father, glorify Your name!” Then a voice came from heaven: “I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again.” John 17:6 I have revealed Your name to those You have given Me out of the world. They were Yours; You gave them to Me, and they have kept Your word. Acts 15:14 Simon has told us how God first visited the Gentiles to take from them a people to be His own. Treasury of Scripture But I worked 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 to them, in bringing them forth out of the land of Egypt. I wrought Ezekiel 20:14,22 But I wrought for my name's sake, that it should not be polluted before the heathen, in whose sight I brought them out… 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… Ezekiel 39:7 So will I make my holy name known in the midst of my people Israel; and I will not let them pollute my holy name any more: and the heathen shall know that I am the LORD, the Holy One in Israel. in whose Joshua 2:10 For we have heard how the LORD dried up the water of the Red sea for you, when ye came out of Egypt; and what ye did unto the two kings of the Amorites, that were on the other side Jordan, Sihon and Og, whom ye utterly destroyed. Joshua 9:9,10 And they said unto him, From a very far country thy servants are come because of the name of the LORD thy God: for we have heard the fame of him, and all that he did in Egypt, … 1 Samuel 4:8 Woe unto us! who shall deliver us out of the hand of these mighty Gods? these are the Gods that smote the Egyptians with all the plagues in the wilderness. Jump to Previous Acted Acting Dwelt Egypt Forth Heathen Honour Midst Name's Nations Pollute Polluted Profaned Sake Sight Worked WroughtJump to Next Acted Acting Dwelt Egypt Forth Heathen Honour Midst Name's Nations Pollute Polluted Profaned Sake Sight Worked 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 But I acted The Hebrew root for "acted" is עָשָׂה (asah), which means to do, make, or accomplish. In this context, it emphasizes God's proactive intervention in history. God is not passive; He is actively involved in the affairs of His people. This action underscores His sovereignty and His commitment to His covenant promises. It is a reminder that God’s actions are purposeful and intentional, reflecting His divine will and plan. for the sake of My name that it should not be profaned in the eyes of the nations in whose sight I had brought them out Hebrew But I actedוָאַ֙עַשׂ֙ (wā·’a·‘aś) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 6213: To do, make for the sake לְמַ֣עַן (lə·ma·‘an) Preposition Strong's 4616: Purpose -- intent of My name, שְׁמִ֔י (šə·mî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 8034: A name that it should not לְבִלְתִּ֥י (lə·ḇil·tî) Preposition-l Strong's 1115: A failure of, not, except, without, unless, besides, because not, until be profaned הֵחֵ֛ל (hê·ḥêl) Verb - Nifal - Infinitive construct Strong's 2490: To bore, to wound, to dissolve, to profane, to break, to begin, to play in the eyes לְעֵינֵ֥י (lə·‘ê·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - cdc Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain of the nations הַגּוֹיִ֖ם (hag·gō·w·yim) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1471: A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts among whom they were living, הֵ֣מָּה (hêm·māh) Pronoun - third person masculine plural Strong's 1992: They in whose אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that sight לְעֵ֣ינֵיהֶ֔ם (lə·‘ê·nê·hem) Preposition-l | Noun - cdc | third person masculine plural Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain I had revealed Myself נוֹדַ֤עְתִּי (nō·w·ḏa‘·tî) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 3045: To know to [Israel] אֲלֵיהֶם֙ (’ă·lê·hem) Preposition | third person masculine plural Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to by bringing them out לְהוֹצִיאָ֖ם (lə·hō·w·ṣî·’ām) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim of Egypt. מִצְרָֽיִם׃ (miṣ·rā·yim) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 4714: Egypt -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their country in Northwest Africa Links Ezekiel 20:9 NIVEzekiel 20:9 NLT Ezekiel 20:9 ESV Ezekiel 20:9 NASB Ezekiel 20:9 KJV Ezekiel 20:9 BibleApps.com Ezekiel 20:9 Biblia Paralela Ezekiel 20:9 Chinese Bible Ezekiel 20:9 French Bible Ezekiel 20:9 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Ezekiel 20:9 But I worked for my name's sake (Ezek. 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