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Nevertheless I withdrew my hand, and worked for my name`s sake, that it should not be profaned in the sight of the nations, in whose sight I brought them forth.
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Mercy for His Name's Sake
Commentators agree that God's primary motive for sparing Israel was to protect His own reputation among the nations. Having publicly delivered Israel from Egypt, allowing them to perish in the wilderness would have caused the watching world to question His power and faithfulness. God's mercy, therefore, is directly linked to His commitment to His own glory and name.
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Ezekiel
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The probation in the wilderness. The promise was forfeited by those to whom it was first conditionally made, but was renewed to their children.
16th Century
Protestant
I join these four verses together because they have already been explained, and I do not wish to burden you with useless repetitions.
In sho…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Nevertheless I withdrew my hand When it was stretched out against them, as in the above instance, and did not utterly con…
