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But I worked for my name`s sake, that it should not be profaned in the sight of the nations, in whose sight I brought them out.

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God's Reputation is Paramount

All the commentators agree that God's primary motivation for sparing rebellious Israel was to protect His own name and reputation. As John Gill explains, if God had destroyed them, the surrounding nations would have concluded that He lacked the power or faithfulness to fulfill His promises. God's glory is His ultimate purpose.

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Ezekiel

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Ezekiel 20:10–26

18th Century

Theologian

The probation in the wilderness. The promise was forfeited by those to whom it was first conditionally made, but was renewed to their children.

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Ezekiel 20:13–14

16th Century

Theologian

Here God pronounces that the sons were like their fathers, and that the people, after their deliverance from Egypt, were so obstinate in their wick…

John Gill

John Gill

On Ezekiel 20:14

17th Century

Pastor

But I wrought for my name's sake, that it should not be
polluted before the Heathen (See Gill on Ezekiel 20:9