Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version For my own sake, for my own sake, I do this. How can I let myself be defamed? I will not yield my glory to another. New Living Translation I will rescue you for my sake— yes, for my own sake! I will not let my reputation be tarnished, and I will not share my glory with idols! English Standard Version For my own sake, for my own sake, I do it, for how should my name be profaned? My glory I will not give to another. Berean Standard Bible For My own sake, My very own sake, I will act; for how can I let Myself be defamed? I will not yield My glory to another. King James Bible 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. New King James Version For My own sake, for My own sake, I will do it; For how should My name be profaned? And I will not give My glory to another. New American Standard Bible “For My own sake, for My own sake, I will act; For how can My name be profaned? And I will not give My glory to another. NASB 1995 “For My own sake, for My own sake, I will act; For how can My name be profaned? And My glory I will not give to another. NASB 1977 “For My own sake, for My own sake, I will act; For how can My name be profaned? And My glory I will not give to another. Legacy Standard Bible For My own sake, for My own sake, I will act; For how can My name be profaned? And My glory I will not give to another. Amplified Bible “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]. Christian Standard Bible I will act for my own sake, indeed, my own, for how can I be defiled? I will not give my glory to another. Holman Christian Standard Bible I will act for My own sake, indeed, My own, for how can I be defiled? I will not 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. Contemporary English Version I did this because of who I am. I refuse to be dishonored or share my praise with any other god. English Revised 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation I am doing this for myself, only for myself. Why should my name be dishonored? I will not give my glory to anyone else. Good News Translation What I do is done for my own sake--I will not let my name be dishonored or let anyone else share the glory that should be mine and mine alone." 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." Majority Standard Bible For My own sake, My very own sake, I will act; for how can I let Myself be defamed? I will not yield My glory to another. 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. Webster's Bible Translation 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, I will do it; for how would my name be profaned? I will not give my glory to another. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionFor My sake, for My own sake, I do [it], "" For how is it defiled? And I do not give My glory to another. Young's 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. Smith's Literal 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. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor my own sake, for my own sake will I do it, that I may not be blasphemed: and I will not give my glory to another. Catholic Public Domain Version For my sake, for my own sake, I will do it, so that I may not be blasphemed. For I will not give my glory to another. New American Bible For my sake, for my own sake, I do this; why should my name be profaned? My glory I will not give to another. New Revised Standard Version For my own sake, for my own sake, I do it, for why should my name be profaned? My glory I will not give to another. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor my own sake, will I do it, that my name may not be polluted and that I may not give my glory to another. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated For my sake I shall make what is undefiled, and I shall not give my honor to another OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For Mine own sake, for Mine own sake, will I do it; For how should it be profaned? And My glory will I not give to another. Brenton Septuagint Translation For mine own sake I will do this for thee, because my name is profaned; and I will not give my glory to another. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Israel's Stubbornness…10See, I have refined you, but not as silver; I have tested you in the furnace of affliction. 11For My own sake, My very own sake, I will act; for how can I let Myself be defamed? I will not yield My glory to another. Cross References Ezekiel 36:22-23 Therefore tell the house of Israel that this is what the Lord GOD says: It is not for your sake that I will act, O house of Israel, but for My holy name, which you profaned among the nations to which you went. / I will show the holiness of My great name, which has been profaned among the nations—the name you have profaned among them. Then the nations will know that I am the LORD, declares the Lord GOD, when I show My holiness in you before their eyes. Isaiah 42:8 I am the LORD; that is My name! I will not yield My glory to another or My praise to idols. Isaiah 43:25 I, yes I, am He who blots out your transgressions for My own sake and remembers your sins no more. Isaiah 45:23 By Myself I have sworn; truth has gone out from My mouth, a word that will not be revoked: Every knee will bow before Me, every tongue will swear allegiance. Isaiah 46:9-10 Remember what happened long ago, for I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like Me. / I declare the end from the beginning, and from ancient times what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and all My good pleasure I will accomplish.’ Psalm 106:8 Yet He saved them for the sake of His name, to make His power known. Malachi 1:11 For My name will be great among the nations, from where the sun rises to where it sets. In every place, incense and pure offerings will be presented in My name, because My name will be great among the nations,” says the LORD of Hosts. Malachi 1:14 “But cursed is the deceiver who has an acceptable male in his flock and vows to give it, but sacrifices a defective animal to the Lord. For I am a great King,” says the LORD of Hosts, “and My name is to be feared among the nations. Jeremiah 14:7 Although our iniquities testify against us, O LORD, act for the sake of Your name. Indeed, our rebellions are many; we have sinned against You. Ezekiel 20:9 But I acted for the sake of My name, that it should not be profaned in the eyes of the nations among whom they were living, in whose sight I had revealed Myself to Israel by bringing them out of the land of Egypt. Ezekiel 20:14 But I acted for the sake of My name, so that it would not be profaned in the eyes of the nations in whose sight I had brought them out. Ezekiel 20:22 But I withheld My hand and acted for the sake of My name, so that it would not be profaned in the eyes of the nations in whose sight I had brought them out. Ezekiel 20:44 Then you will know, O house of Israel, that I am the LORD, when I have dealt with you for the sake of My name and not according to your wicked ways and corrupt acts, declares the Lord GOD.” Romans 9:17 For the Scripture says to Pharaoh: “I raised you up for this very purpose, that I might display My power in you, and that My name might be proclaimed in all the earth.” Romans 11:36 For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever! Amen. Treasury of Scripture For my own sake, even for my own sake, will I do it: for how should my name be polluted? and I will not give my glory to another. mine own Isaiah 48:9 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. for how Isaiah 52:5 Now therefore, what have I here, saith the LORD, that my people is taken away for nought? they that rule over them make them to howl, saith the LORD; and my name continually every day is blasphemed. Numbers 14:15,16 Now if thou shalt kill all this people as one man, then the nations which have heard the fame of thee will speak, saying, … Deuteronomy 32:26,27 I said, I would scatter them into corners, I would make the remembrance of them to cease from among men: … my name. Isaiah 48:5 I have even from the beginning declared it to thee; before it came to pass I shewed it thee: lest thou shouldest say, Mine idol hath done them, and my graven image, and my molten image, hath commanded them. Isaiah 42:8 I am the LORD: that is my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images. John 5:23 That all men should honour the Son, even as they honour the Father. He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father which hath sent him. Jump to Previous Act Defamed Glory Honour Polluted Profaned Sake YieldJump to Next Act Defamed Glory Honour Polluted Profaned Sake YieldIsaiah 48 1. God, to convince the people of their foreknown obstinance, revealed his prophecies9. He saves them for his own sake 12. He exhorts them to obedience, because of his power and providence 16. He laments their backwardness 20. He powerfully delivers his people out of Babylon For My own sake, My very own sake, I will act; This phrase emphasizes God's motivation for action, which is rooted in His own character and purposes. In the context of Isaiah, God is addressing the Israelites, who have been unfaithful. His actions are not just for their benefit but to uphold His own name and reputation. This reflects the biblical theme that God's ultimate purpose is His own glory (Ezekiel 20:9, 14, 22). The repetition underscores the importance and certainty of His actions. Historically, this is set during the Babylonian exile, a time when God's people needed reassurance of His sovereignty and faithfulness. for how can I let Myself be defamed? I will not yield My glory to another. Persons / Places / Events 1. IsaiahA major prophet in the Old Testament, Isaiah is the author of the book bearing his name. He prophesied to the Kingdom of Judah and spoke of both judgment and redemption. 2. God (Yahweh) The central figure in this verse, God is speaking about His own actions and motivations, emphasizing His sovereignty and the protection of His glory. 3. Israel The nation to whom Isaiah is prophesying. They are often the subject of God's messages through Isaiah, including calls to repentance and promises of deliverance. 4. Babylonian Captivity Although not directly mentioned in this verse, the context of Isaiah 48 includes the impending Babylonian captivity, a significant event in Israel's history. 5. Glory A key theme in this verse, referring to the honor and majesty that belong to God alone, which He will not share with idols or false gods. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty and GloryGod acts for His own sake, underscoring His sovereignty and the importance of His glory. Believers are called to recognize and honor God's supreme authority in their lives. The Jealousy of God God's refusal to share His glory with another highlights His jealousy for His name. Christians should be vigilant against idolatry in all its forms, ensuring that God alone is glorified. God's Faithfulness to His Name God's actions are consistent with His character and promises. Believers can trust in God's faithfulness and His commitment to His own glory, which assures us of His reliability. The Call to Reflect God's Glory As image-bearers of God, Christians are called to reflect His glory in their lives. This involves living in a way that honors God and points others to His majesty. The Assurance of God's Action God's declaration that He will act for His own sake provides assurance that His purposes will prevail. Believers can find comfort in knowing that God's plans are unstoppable and for His glory.(11) Will I do it . . .--The neuter pronoun includes the whole work of redemption. For how should my name be polluted?--The italics show that "my name" is not in the Hebrew, but the context requires its insertion as from Isaiah 48:9. or that of "my glory" from the clause that follows. The "pollution" or desecration of the name of Jehovah would follow, it is implied, on the non-completion of His redeeming work. Verse 11. - How should my Name be polluted? i.e. how should I allow of its pollution or desecration (see the comment on ver. 9)? I will not give my glory unto another (comp. Isaiah 42:8). God would have ceded his glory to some god of the nations, had he under existing circumstances forsaken Israel.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew For My own sake,לְמַעֲנִ֧י (lə·ma·‘ă·nî) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's 4616: Purpose -- intent My very own sake, לְמַעֲנִ֛י (lə·ma·‘ă·nî) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's 4616: Purpose -- intent I will act; אֶעֱשֶׂ֖ה (’e·‘ĕ·śeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 6213: To do, make for כִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction how אֵ֣יךְ (’êḵ) Interjection Strong's 349: How?, how!, where can I let Myself be defamed? יֵחָ֑ל (yê·ḥāl) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2490: To bore, to wound, to dissolve, to profane, to break, to begin, to play I will not לֹֽא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no yield אֶתֵּֽן׃ (’et·tên) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set My glory וּכְבוֹדִ֖י (ū·ḵə·ḇō·w·ḏî) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 3519: Weight, splendor, copiousness to another. לְאַחֵ֥ר (lə·’a·ḥêr) Preposition-l | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 312: Hinder, next, other Links Isaiah 48:11 NIVIsaiah 48:11 NLT Isaiah 48:11 ESV Isaiah 48:11 NASB Isaiah 48:11 KJV Isaiah 48:11 BibleApps.com Isaiah 48:11 Biblia Paralela Isaiah 48:11 Chinese Bible Isaiah 48:11 French Bible Isaiah 48:11 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Isaiah 48:11 For my own sake for my own (Isa Isi Is) |
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