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New American Standard Bible
But I
King James Version
Nevertheless 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.
Holman Bible
But I withheld My hand and acted because of My name, so that it would not be profaned in the eyes of the nations in whose sight I brought them out.
International Standard Version
But I withdrew my decision so my reputation wouldn't be tarnished among the nations before whose eyes I brought them out.
A Conservative Version
Nevertheless 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 forth.
American Standard Version
Nevertheless I withdrew my hand, and wrought for my name's sake, that it should not be profaned in the sight of the nations, in whose sight I brought them forth.
Amplified
Yet I withdrew My hand and acted for My Name’s sake, that it would not be profaned in the sight of the [pagan] nations in whose sight I had brought them out [of slavery].
Bible in Basic English
And I was acting for the honour of my name, so that it might not be made unclean in the eyes of the nations, before whose eyes I had taken them out.
Darby Translation
But I withdrew my hand, and wrought for my name's sake, that it should not be profaned in the sight of the nations, in whose sight I had brought them out.
Julia Smith Translation
And I turned back my hand; and I will do for sake of my name, that it was not profaned before the eyes of the nations which I brought them forth before their eyes.
King James 2000
Nevertheless I withdrew my hand, and acted for my name's sake, that it should not be polluted in the sight of the nations, in whose sight I brought them forth.
Lexham Expanded Bible
But I withheld my hand, and I acted for the sake of my name not to be profaned before the eyes of the nations [before] whom I [had] brought them out before their eyes.
Modern King James verseion
But I withdrew My hand and worked for My name's sake, that it should not be profaned in the eyes of the nations, from whom I brought them out in their eyes.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Nevertheless, I withdrew my hand for my name's sake, lest it should be unhallowed among the Heathen, before whom I had brought them forth.
NET Bible
But I refrained from doing so, and acted instead for the sake of my reputation, so that I would not be profaned before the nations in whose sight I had brought them out.
New Heart English Bible
Nevertheless 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 forth.
The Emphasized Bible
Howbeit I withdrew my hand, and wrought with effect for the sake of mine own Name, - that it should not be profaned before the eyes of the nations, before whose eyes I had brought them forth:
Webster
Nevertheless I withdrew my hand, and wrought for my name's sake, that it should not be profaned in the sight of the heathen, in whose sight I brought them forth.
World English Bible
Nevertheless 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 forth.
Youngs Literal Translation
And I have turned back My hand, And I do it for My name's sake, Not to pollute it before the eyes of the nations, Before whose eyes I brought them out.
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Ezekiel 20:22
Verse Info
Context Readings
God's Dealings With Israel For His Name's Sake
21
But the children rebelled against me. They did not walk in my statutes. They were not careful to obey my ordinances. If a man obeys them, he will live. They profaned my Sabbaths. So I resolved to pour out my wrath on them, to accomplish my anger against them in the wilderness.
22 But I
Cross References
Ezekiel 20:9
But I did not, since that would have brought dishonor to my name. 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.
Ezekiel 20:14
I acted so that my name would not be dishonored among the nations who had watched me bring the Israelites out of Egypt.
Psalm 78:38
But he is compassionate. He forgave their sin. He did not destroy them. He restrained his anger many times. He did not display all of his fury.
Isaiah 48:9-11
For my name's sake I will be patient. For my glory's sake I will hold my anger back from you, and not destroy you.
Jeremiah 14:21
For the sake of your name, do not despise us. Do not dishonor your glorious throne. Remember your promise to us. Do not break it.
Job 13:21
Withdraw your hand far from me, and stop frightening me with your terrors.
Psalm 79:9-10
Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of your name. Rescue us, and provide atonement for our sins for the honor of your name.
Jeremiah 14:7
Do something, Jehovah, for the sake of your name, even though our iniquities testify against us. We have been unfaithful (like apostates) and have sinned against you.
Ezekiel 20:17
But I had compassion on them. I did not destroy them or completely wipe them out in the desert.
Psalm 25:11
O Jehovah, for the sake of your name pardon my guilt, because it is great.
Psalm 115:1
Do not give glory to us, O Jehovah. Do not give glory to us. Give glory to your name because of your loving kindness and faithfulness.
Lamentations 2:8
It is Jehovah's purpose to turn the wall of the daughter of Zion into waste. His line has been stretched out. He has not kept back his hand from destruction. He has sent sorrow on tower and wall. They have become feeble together.
Daniel 9:17
Now therefore, O our God, listen to the prayer of your servant, and to his supplications, and cause your face to shine upon your sanctuary that is desolate, for Jehovah's sake.
Daniel 9:19
O Jehovah, hear; O Jehovah, forgive; O Jehovah, pay attention and act! Do not delay for your own sake, O my God! Because your city and your people are called by your name.