Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
For how can My name be profaned?
And My
King James Version
For mine own sake, even for mine own sake, will I do it: for how should my name be polluted? and I will not give my glory unto another.
Holman Bible
for how can I
I will not give My glory to another.
International Standard Version
For my own sake Yes, for my own sake! I'm doing it; indeed, how can I be profaned? Furthermore, I won't give my glory to another."
A Conservative Version
For my own sake, for my own sake, I will do it. For how should [my name] be profaned? And I not will give my glory to another.
American Standard Version
For mine own sake, for mine own sake, will I do it; for how should my name be profaned? and my glory will I not give to another.
Amplified
“For My own sake, for My own sake, I will do it [I refrain and do not completely destroy you];
For how can My Name be defiled and profaned [as it would if My chosen people were completely destroyed]?
And I will not give My glory to another [by permitting the worshipers of idols to triumph over you].
Bible in Basic English
For myself, even because of my name, I will do it; for I will not let my name be shamed; and my glory I will not give to another.
Darby Translation
For mine own sake, for mine own sake, will I do it; for how should my name be profaned? and I will not give my glory unto another.
Julia Smith Translation
For my :sake, for my sake will I do: for how shall it be defiled? and I will not give my glory to another.
King James 2000
For my own sake, even for my own sake, will I do it: for how should my name be profaned? and I will not give my glory unto another.
Lexham Expanded Bible
For my own sake, for my own sake I do [it]; for why should it be defiled? And I will not give my glory to another."
Modern King James verseion
For my sake, for My sake I will do it; for why should My name be defiled? And I will not give My glory to another.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And that only for mine own sake, for I give mine honour to none other, that thou shouldest not despise me.
NET Bible
For my sake alone I will act, for how can I allow my name to be defiled? I will not share my glory with anyone else!
New Heart English Bible
For my own sake, for my own sake, will I do it; for how should my name be profaned? I will not give my glory to another.
The Emphasized Bible
For mine own sake - for mine own sake, will I effectually work For how should it be profaned? And, my glory - to another, will I not give.
Webster
For my own sake, even for my own sake, will I do it: for how should my name be profaned? and I will not give my glory to another.
World English Bible
For my own sake, for my own sake, will I do it; for how should [my name] be profaned? and my glory I will not give to another.
Youngs Literal Translation
For My sake, for Mine own sake, I do it, For how is it polluted? And Mine honour to another I give not.
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Isaiah 48:11
Verse Info
Context Readings
Yahweh Refines Stubborn Israel
10
I have been testing you for myself like silver. I have put you through the fire of trouble.
11
For how can My name be profaned?
And My
Phrases
Names
Cross References
Isaiah 42:8
I ALONE AM JEHOVAH. THAT IS MY NAME. I WILL NOT GIVE MY GLORY TO ANOTHER! I will not let idols share my praise.
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.
Deuteronomy 32:26-27
I would have said: 'I will cut them to pieces. I will remove the memory of them from men.'
Numbers 14:15-16
But if you kill all these people at the same time the nations who have heard these reports about you will say,
1 Samuel 12:22
Jehovah made a solemn promise. He will not abandon you. You are his people for his great name's sake.
Isaiah 37:35
I will defend this city and save it, for my sake and for the sake of David my servant!'
Isaiah 43:25
I alone am the one who is going to wipe away your rebellious actions for my own sake. I will not remember your sins anymore.
Isaiah 48:5
I predicted your future long ago. I announced events before they took place, to keep you from claiming that your idols and images made them happen.
Isaiah 52:5
What do I have here? Declares Jehovah. For my people have been taken away for nothing. Those who rule them mock, declares Jehovah. And all day long my name is constantly blasphemed.
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 20:14
I acted so that my name would not be dishonored among the nations who had watched me bring the Israelites out of Egypt.
Ezekiel 20:22
But I withdrew my hand (assistance) and acted for the sake of my name. That way it should not be profaned in the sight of the nations in whose sight I had brought them out.
Ezekiel 20:39
The Lord Jehovah says: 'The Lord Jehovah tells all you Israelites to suit yourselves! Go on and serve your idols! But I warn you that after this you will have to obey me and stop dishonoring my holy name by offering gifts to your idols.'
Ezekiel 20:44
You will know that I am Jehovah, because I will deal with you for the sake of my name. I will not deal with you based on the evil and corrupt things that you have done, O nation of Israel, declares the Lord Jehovah!
John 5:23
All may honor the Son, even as they honor the Father. He who does not honor the Son does not honor the Father that sent him.
Romans 2:24
The name of God is blasphemed on your account among the nations, just as it is written. (Ezekiel 36:20, 21)