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Psalms 106:8

Psalms 106:8
Nevertheless he saved them for his name's sake, that he might make his mighty power to be known.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Nevertheless, he saved them for his name's sake,.... Not for any worth or worthiness in them; not for their righteousness sake, for they were a rebellious and disobedient people; but for his name's…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Nevertheless, he saved them for his name’s sake - For the promotion of his own honor and glory; that it might be seen that he is powerful and merciful. This is constantly given as the reason why God…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Psalms 106:6-12

Here begins a penitential confession of sin, which was in a special manner seasonable now that the church was in distress; for thus we must justify God in all that he brings upon us, acknowledging…