Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Motive » Ascribed to God
Yet he delivered them for the sake of his reputation, that he might reveal his power.
I was concerned for my holy reputation which the house of Israel profaned among the nations where they went. "Therefore say to the house of Israel, 'This is what the sovereign Lord says: It is not for your sake that I am about to act, O house of Israel, but for the sake of my holy reputation which you profaned among the nations where you went.
Understand that it is not for your sake I am about to act, declares the sovereign Lord. Be ashamed and embarrassed by your behavior, O house of Israel.