Ezekiel 20:14
But I wrought for my name’s sake, that it should not be polluted before the heathen, in whose sight I brought them out.
Context
This verse from Ezekiel Chapter 20 connects to 6 cross-references. A history of Israel's repeated rebellion: in Egypt, in the wilderness, and after entering the land they defiled God's sabbaths. For the sake of his name God did not destroy them. A new Exodus is promised through a wilderness experience …
Other Translations
But I wrought for my name’s sake, that it should not be profaned in the sight of the nations, in whose sight I brought them out.
And I do <FI>it<Fi> for My name's sake, Not to pollute <FI>it<Fi> before the eyes of the nations, Before whose eyes I brought them forth.
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.
Cross References
But I wrought for my name’s sake, that it should not be polluted before the heathen, among whom they were, …
Nevertheless I withdrew mine hand, and wrought for my name’s sake, that it should not be polluted in the sight …
Therefore say unto the house of Israel, Thus saith the Lord God; I do not this for your sakes, O …
And I will sanctify my great name, which was profaned among the heathen, which ye have profaned in the midst …
To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.
That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ.