Yet He saved them for the sake of His name, to make His power known.
Parallel translations
- WEB Nevertheless he saved them for his name’s sake, that he might make his mighty power known.
- KJV Nevertheless he saved them for his name’s sake, that he might make his mighty power to be known.
- NKJV Nevertheless He saved them for His name’s sake, That He might make His mighty power known.
- NASB Nevertheless He saved them for the sake of His name, So that He might make His power known.
- NLT Even so, he saved them— to defend the honor of his name and to demonstrate his mighty power.
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Quick answer
Yet God saved them for His name's sake, to display His mighty power. It matters because God's salvation rests on His own glory, not human worthiness.
Overview
Despite Israel's rebellion at the sea, God delivered them to honor His own name (Exodus 14:13-31). Salvation flowed from His commitment to His glory, not from their merit. This grounds assurance for sinners: God saves to magnify His grace, supremely in Christ.
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- Exod 9:16But I have raised you up for this very purpose, that I might display My power to you, and that My name might be proclaimed in all the earth.
- Ezek 20:9But I acted for the sake of My name, that it should not be profaned in the eyes of the nations among whom they were living, in whose sight I had revealed Myself to Israel by bringing them out of the land of Egypt.
- Ezek 20:14But I acted for the sake of My name, so that it would not be profaned in the eyes of the nations in whose sight I had brought them out.
- Jer 14:21For the sake of Your name do not despise us; do not disgrace Your glorious throne. Remember Your covenant with us; do not break it.
- Ezek 20:22But I withheld My hand and acted for the sake of My name, so that it would not be profaned in the eyes of the nations in whose sight I had brought them out.
- Ezek 20:44Then you will know, O house of Israel, that I am the LORD, when I have dealt with you for the sake of My name and not according to your wicked ways and corrupt acts, declares the Lord GOD.”
- Rom 9:17For the Scripture says to Pharaoh: “I raised you up for this very purpose, that I might display My power in you, and that My name might be proclaimed in all the earth.”
- Dan 9:17–19So now, our God, hear the prayers and petitions of Your servant. For Your sake, O Lord, cause Your face to shine upon Your desolate sanctuary.
- Exod 15:6Your right hand, O LORD, is majestic in power; Your right hand, O LORD, has shattered the enemy.
- Deut 32:26–27I would have said that I would cut them to pieces and blot out their memory from mankind,
- Josh 7:9When the Canaanites and all who live in the land hear about this, they will surround us and wipe out our name from the earth. Then what will You do for Your great name?”
- Num 14:13–16But Moses said to the LORD, “The Egyptians will hear of it, for by Your strength You brought this people from among them.
- Ps 143:11For the sake of Your name, O LORD, revive me. In Your righteousness, bring my soul out of trouble.
- Ps 111:6He has shown His people the power of His works by giving them the inheritance of the nations.
- Jer 14:7Although our iniquities testify against us, O LORD, act for the sake of Your name. Indeed, our rebellions are many; we have sinned against You.
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