Ezekiel 20:14

But I wrought for my name's sake, that it should not be polluted before the heathen, in whose sight I brought them out.

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Other Translations for Ezekiel 20:14

BSB
But 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.
AKJV
But I worked for my name's sake, that it should not be polluted before the heathen, in whose sight I brought them out.
CPDV
But I acted for the sake of my name, lest it be violated before the Gentiles, from whom I cast them out, in their sight.
ERV
But I wrought for my name's sake, that it should not be profaned in the sight of the nations, in whose sight I brought them out.
NHEB
But 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.
SMT
And I shall do for sake of my name, that it was not polluted before the eyes of the nations which I brought them forth before their eyes.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Ezekiel 20:14

ButIwroughtH6213Verbformyname'sH8034Noun MasculinesakethatitshouldnotbepollutedH2490VerbbeforeH5869NountheheathenH1471inwhosesightH5869NounIbroughtthemoutH3318Verb

Commentary for Ezekiel 20:14

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Ezekiel 20:14
Summary
God again showed mercy despite Israel's repeated rebellion
Place
Wilderness
Event
God withholds judgment again
Estimated Time Period
c. 1300 BC
Category
Blessing