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Ezekiel 20:22

WEB

22Nevertheless I withdrew my hand and worked for my name’s sake, that it should not be profaned in the sight of the nations, in whose sight I brought them out.

KJV

22Nevertheless I withdrew mine hand, and wrought for my name’s sake, that it should not be polluted in the sight of the heathen, in whose sight I brought them forth.

BSB

22But I withheld My hand and acted for the sake of My name, so that it would not be profaned in the eyes of the nations in whose sight I had brought them out.

FBV

22But I held back and did what I did so I would not be misrepresented, so that I wouldn't lose respect in the eyes of the other nations who had seen me lead Israel out of Egypt.


Extra References

Ezekiel 20:9

9But 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.


Ezekiel 20:14

14But I worked for my name’s sake, that it should not be profaned in the sight of the nations, in whose sight I brought them out.


Jeremiah 14:21

21Do not abhor us, for your name’s sake. Do not disgrace the throne of your glory. Remember, and don’t break your covenant with us.


Psalms 78:38

38But he, being merciful, forgave iniquity, and didn’t destroy them. Yes, many times he turned his anger away, and didn’t stir up all his wrath.


Isaiah 48:9-11

9For my name’s sake, I will defer my anger, and for my praise, I hold it back for you so that I don’t cut you off. 10Behold, I have refined you, but not as silver. I have chosen you in the furnace of affliction. 11For my own sake, for my own sake, I will do it; for how would my name be profaned? I will not give my glory to another.


Psalms 79:9-10

9Help us, God of our salvation, for the glory of your name. Deliver us, and forgive our sins, for your name’s sake. 10Why should the nations say, “Where is their God?” Let it be known among the nations, before our eyes, that vengeance for your servantsblood is being poured out.


Job 13:21

21withdraw your hand far from me, and don’t let your terror make me afraid.


Ezekiel 20:17

17Nevertheless my eye spared them, and I didn’t destroy them. I didn’t make a full end of them in the wilderness.


Jeremiah 14:7

7Though our iniquities testify against us, work for your name’s sake, LORD; for our rebellions are many. We have sinned against you.


Daniel 9:17

17Now therefore, our God, listen to the prayer of your servant and to his petitions, and cause your face to shine on your sanctuary that is desolate, for the Lord’s sake.