Even so, he saved them— to defend the honor of his name and to demonstrate his mighty power.
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.
- BSB Yet He saved them for the sake of His name, to make His power 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.
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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.
Cross-references & the web
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- Exod 9:16but indeed for this cause I have made you stand: to show you my power, and that my name may be declared throughout all the earth;
- Ezek 20:9But I worked for my name’s sake, that it should not be profaned in the sight of the nations, among which they were, in whose sight I made myself known to them, in bringing them out of the land of Egypt.
- Ezek 20:14But I worked for my name’s sake, that it should not be profaned in the sight of the nations, in whose sight I brought them out.
- Jer 14:21Do not abhor us, for your name’s sake. Do not disgrace the throne of your glory. Remember, and don’t break your covenant with us.
- Ezek 20:22Nevertheless 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 out.
- Ezek 20:44You shall know that I am Yahweh, when I have dealt with you for my name’s sake, not according to your evil ways, nor according to your corrupt doings, you house of Israel,” says the Lord Yahweh.’”
- Rom 9:17For the Scripture says to Pharaoh, “For this very purpose I caused you to be raised up, that I might show in you my power, and that my name might be proclaimed in all the earth.”
- Dan 9:17–19Now therefore, our God, listen to the prayer of your servant, and to his petitions, and cause your face to shine on your sanctuary that is desolate, for the Lord’s sake.
- Exod 15:6Your right hand, Yahweh, is glorious in power. Your right hand, Yahweh, dashes the enemy in pieces.
- Deut 32:26–27I said that I would scatter them afar. I would make their memory to cease from among men;
- Josh 7:9For the Canaanites and all the inhabitants of the land will hear of it, and will surround us, and cut off our name from the earth. What will you do for your great name?”
- Num 14:13–16Moses said to Yahweh, “Then the Egyptians will hear it; for you brought up this people in your might from among them.
- Ps 143:11Revive me, Yahweh, for your name’s sake. In your righteousness, bring my soul out of trouble.
- Ps 111:6He has shown his people the power of his works, in giving them the heritage of the nations.
- Jer 14:7Though our iniquities testify against us, work for your name’s sake, Yahweh; for our rebellions are many. We have sinned against you.
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