Then all the peoples of the earth will see that you are called by the name of the LORD, and they will stand in awe of you.
Parallel translations
- WEB All the peoples of the earth shall see that you are called by Yahweh’s name, and they will be afraid of you.
- KJV And all people of the earth shall see that thou art called by the name of the LORD; and they shall be afraid of thee.
- NKJV Then all peoples of the earth shall see that you are called by the name of the Lord, and they shall be afraid of you.
- NASB So all the peoples of the earth will see that you are called by the name of the Lord, and they will be afraid of you.
- NLT Then all the nations of the world will see that you are a people claimed by the Lord, and they will stand in awe of you.
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Quick answer
The nations will see Israel bears Yahweh's name and will stand in awe of them.
Overview
Bearing God's name marks Israel as belonging to him and representing him. Their God-given blessing was meant to draw the watching nations to reverence Yahweh. This missionary purpose ultimately finds fulfillment as people of every nation are called by Christ's name.
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- 2 Chr 7:14and if My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land.
- Deut 11:25No man will be able to stand against you; the LORD your God will put the fear and dread of you upon all the land, wherever you set foot, as He has promised you.
- Jer 33:9So this city will bring Me renown, joy, praise, and glory before all the nations of the earth, who will hear of all the good I do for it. They will tremble in awe because of all the goodness and prosperity that I will provide for it.
- Exod 12:33And in order to send them out of the land quickly, the Egyptians urged the people on. “For otherwise,” they said, “we are all going to die!”
- Mal 3:12“Then all the nations will call you blessed, for you will be a land of delight,” says the LORD of Hosts.
- Deut 4:6–8Observe them carefully, for this will show your wisdom and understanding in the sight of the peoples, who will hear of all these statutes and say, “Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.”
- Dan 9:18–19Incline Your ear, O my God, and hear; open Your eyes and see the desolation of the city that bears Your name. For we are not presenting our petitions before You because of our righteous acts, but because of Your great compassion.
- Num 6:27So they shall put My name on the Israelites, and I will bless them.”
- 1 Sam 18:28–29When Saul realized that the LORD was with David and that his daughter Michal loved David,
- Exod 14:25He caused their chariot wheels to wobble, so that they had difficulty driving. “Let us flee from the Israelites,” said the Egyptians, “for the LORD is fighting for them against Egypt!”
- Josh 5:1Now when all the Amorite kings west of the Jordan and all the Canaanite kings along the coast heard how the LORD had dried up the waters of the Jordan before the Israelites until they had crossed over, their hearts melted and their spirits failed for fear of the Israelites.
- 1 Chr 14:17And David’s fame went out into every land, and the LORD caused all nations to fear him.
- Isa 63:19We have become like those You never ruled, like those not called by Your name.
- Rev 3:9Look at those who belong to the synagogue of Satan, who claim to be Jews but are liars instead. I will make them come and bow down at your feet, and they will know that I love you.
- 1 Sam 18:12–15So Saul was afraid of David, because the LORD was with David but had departed from Saul.
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