Isaiah 48:9

For my name's sake will I defer mine anger, and for my praise will I refrain for thee, that I cut thee not off.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Isaiah 48:9

BSB

For the sake of My name I will delay My wrath; for the sake of My praise I will restrain it, so that you will not be cut off.

AKJV

For my name's sake will I defer my anger, and for my praise will I refrain for you, that I cut you not off.

CPDV

For the sake of my name, I will take the face of my fury far away. And for the sake of my praise, I will bridle you, lest you perish.

ERV

For my name's sake will I defer mine anger, and for my praise will I refrain for thee, that I cut thee not off.

NHEB

For my name's sake will I defer my anger, and for my praise will I refrain for you, that I not cut you off.

SMT

For sake of my name I will delay Mine anger; I will be muzzled towards thee, not cutting thee of.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Isaiah 48:9

Formyname'sH8034Noun MasculinesakewillIdeferH748VerbmineangerH639Noun MasculineandformypraiseH8416Noun FemininewillIrefrainH2413VerbfortheethatIcuttheenotoffH3772Verb

Commentary for Isaiah 48:9

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

Overview of Isaiah 48:9

Summary

God delays wrath for His reputation

Event

God withholds judgment temporarily

Estimated Time Period

c. 700 BC