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For "the name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles because of you," just as it is written.
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Hypocrisy Defames God
All commentators agree that the central point is how the hypocritical behavior of God's people brings dishonor to God Himself. When those who boast in God's law fail to live by it, they give outsiders a reason to mock and reject God. As John Calvin notes, it is a 'monstrous thing' for those who derive their glory from God to disgrace His holy name through their actions.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The name of God. This refers to the name and character of the true God. Is blasphemed.
That is, your conduct is such that …
Because of you (δι' υμας). Free quotation from the LXX of Isa 52:5. The Jews were jealous for the Name of God and would not pronou…
19th Century
Anglican
Through you.—Because of you.
As it is written.—From the Septuagint version of Isaiah 52:5. The s…
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Abruptly the shadow-boxing turns aggressive and the blows become lethal as the Jew is confronted by the disparity between what he teaches others as…
16th Century
Protestant
For the name of God, etc. I think this quotation is taken from Ezekiel 36:20, rather than from Isaiah 52:5; for in Isaiah there are no reb…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For the name of God is blasphemed The being and perfections of God, such as his holiness, omniscience, and omnipoten…
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The apostle addresses the Jews and reveals what sins they were guilty of, despite their profession and empty claims.
A believing, humble, th…
13th Century
Catholic
After showing that the doers of the law are justified even without being hearers, which pertained to the Gentiles, the Apostle now shows …
