I will show how holy my great name is—the name on which you brought shame among the nations. And when I reveal my holiness through you before their very eyes, says the Sovereign Lord, then the nations will know that I am the Lord.

Commentaries

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Before their eyes.— The Hebrew text as it stands has your eyes, as in the margin. Many manuscripts and other authorities …

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

But I had pity for my holy name, which the house of Israel had profaned among the heathen, where they went. Therefore say to the house of Israe…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And I will sanctify my great name The same with his holy name; for his greatness lies in his holiness; which name he sanc…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The restoration of that people, being typical of our redemption by Christ, shows that the end aimed at in our salvation is the glory of God. The si…