21
"But I had concern for My
aholy name, which the house of Israel had profaned among the nations where they went.
a
Psalms 74:18, Isaiah 48:9, Ezekiel 20:44
Psalms 74
18
Remember this, O Lord, that the enemy has areviled, And a bfoolish people has spurned Your name.
Isaiah 48
9
"aFor the sake of My name I bdelay My wrath, And for My praise I restrain it for you, In order not to cut you off.
Ezekiel 20
44
"Then ayou will know that I am the Lord when I have dealt with you bfor My name's sake, not according to your evil ways or according to your corrupt deeds, O house of Israel," declares the Lord GOD.'"