Isaiah 48:11

For mine own sake, even for mine own sake, will I do it: for how should my name be polluted? and I will not give my glory unto another.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Isaiah 48:11

BSB

For My own sake, My very own sake, I will act; for how can I let Myself be defamed? I will not yield My glory to another.

AKJV

For my own sake, even for my own sake, will I do it: for how should my name be polluted? and I will not give my glory to another.

CPDV

For my sake, for my own sake, I will do it, so that I may not be blasphemed. For I will not give my glory to another.

ERV

For mine own sake, for mine own sake, will I do it; for how should my name be profaned? and my glory will I not give to another.

NHEB

For my own sake, for my own sake, will I do it; for how should my name be profaned? I will not give my glory to another.

SMT

For my sake, for my sake will I do: for how shall it be defiled? and I will not give my glory to another.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Isaiah 48:11

FormineownsakeevenformineownsakewillIdoH6213VerbitforhowshouldmynamebepollutedH2490VerbandIwillnotgiveH5414VerbmygloryH3519Noun MasculineuntoanotherH312Adjective

Commentary for Isaiah 48:11

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Isaiah 48:11

Summary

God acts to protect His holy reputation

Event

God acts for His own sake

Estimated Time Period

c. 700 BC