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For His Name's Sake
Commentators unanimously agree that God's primary motive for delaying judgment is His own glory. He spares His people not because they deserve it, but to display His unchanging character—His faithfulness, mercy, and love—to the universe. As Albert Barnes notes, God's glory is the ultimate end for which He acts.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 48:9
18th Century
Theologian
For my name’s sake - (See the notes at Isaiah 43:25). It is possible that the purpose of this verse is to answer an objection.
‘If th…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 48:9
19th Century
Bishop
For my name’s sake ... —The thought is twofold, in answer to the implied question why Jehovah had not punished so guilty a people:…
Charles Spurgeon
On Isaiah 48:9
19th Century
Preacher
"I cannot spare you for your own sake; but I will spare you for my name's sake. I cannot spare you because of anything good in you; but I will spar…
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John Calvin
On Isaiah 48:9
16th Century
Theologian
For my name’s sake. After having reproached the people with that malice which was natural to their fathers from the beginning, and which h…
John Gill
On Isaiah 48:9
17th Century
Pastor
For my name's sake will I defer my anger From age to age, for those sins which had been committed, and continued in ever …
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 48:9–15
17th Century
Minister
We ourselves have nothing to plead with God as a reason for Him to show mercy on us. It is for His praise, to the honor of His mercy, to spare.
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