Isaiah 48:11
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.
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In Context
10See, I have been testing you for myself like silver; I have put you through the fire of trouble.
12Give ear to me, Jacob, and Israel, my loved one; I am he, I am the first and I am the last.
Cross References
Numbers 14:15Now if you put to death all this people as one man, then the nations who have had word of your glory will say,
Deuteronomy 32:27But for the fear that their haters, uplifted in their pride, might say, Our hand is strong, the Lord has not done all this.
Psalms 25:7Do not keep in mind my sins when I was young, or my wrongdoing: let your memory of me be full of mercy, O Lord, because of your righteousness.
Isaiah 37:35For I will keep this town safe, for my honour, and for the honour of my servant David.
Isaiah 43:25I, even I, am he who takes away your sins; and I will no longer keep your evil doings in mind.
Isaiah 52:5Now then, what have I here? says the Lord, for my people are taken away without cause; they are made waste and give cries of sorrow, says the Lord, and all the day the nations put shame on my name.
Matthew Henry on Isaiah 48:10-16
Encouragement to God's People. ( b. c. 708.) 9 For my name's sake will I defer mine anger, and for my praise will I refrain for thee, that I cut thee not off. 10 Behold, I have refined thee, but not with silver; I have chosen thee in the furnace of affliction. 11 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. 12 Hearken unto me, O Jacob and Israel, my called; I am he; I am the first, I also am the last. 13 Mine hand also hath… Read the whole commentary →