Psalm 106:8

Translations

Modern

Yet He saved them for the sake of His name, to make His power known.

Traditional

Nevertheless he saved them for his name’s sake, that he might make his mighty power to be known.

Literal

And He saved them for the sake of His name, to make known His might.

Latin

…et salvavit eos propter nomen suum, ut notam faceret potentiam suam.

Original

Hebrew

English

Yet He saved them for the sake of His name, to make His power known.

Notes

Psalms 106:6–13

The community joins together to confess their sins and their ancestors’ many acts of unbelief.

Psalms 106:1–48

The Israelite community in exile confessed the Lord’s goodness and justice and their own past sins. From their humble state in exile, they asked for redemption and restoration. They hoped to be gathered back from all the places the Lord had scattered them in his anger.
The psalm ends with a memory of the Lord’s past mercy and hope for renewed mercy (Psalm 106:44–48). Israel failed, but the Lord remains constant.
Verses 1, 47–48 (along with Psalms 96; 105:1–15) are included in David’s song of praise recorded in 1 Chronicles 16:1–43.

Theme notes and profiles

David God Works through Prayer God’s Love for Israel

Related verses

Exodus 9:16
But I have raised you up for this very purpose, that I might display My power to you, and that My name might be proclaimed in all the earth.
Ezekiel 20:9
But I acted for the sake of My name, that it should not be profaned in the eyes of the nations among whom they were living, in whose sight I had revealed Myself to Israel by bringing them out of the land of Egypt.
Ezekiel 20:14
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.
Romans 9:17
For the Scripture says to Pharaoh: “I raised you up for this very purpose, that I might display My power in you, and that My name might be proclaimed in all the earth.”
Jeremiah 14:21
For the sake of Your name do not despise us; do not disgrace Your glorious throne. Remember Your covenant with us; do not break it.
Ezekiel 20:44
Then you will know, O house of Israel, that I am the LORD, when I have dealt with you for the sake of My name and not according to your wicked ways and corrupt acts, declares the Lord GOD.”
Ezekiel 20:22
But I withheld My hand and 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.
Exodus 15:6
Your right hand, O LORD, is majestic in power; Your right hand, O LORD, has shattered the enemy.
Numbers 14:13–16
But Moses said to the LORD, “The Egyptians will hear of it, for by Your strength You brought this people from among them.
Joshua 7:9
When the Canaanites and all who live in the land hear about this, they will surround us and wipe out our name from the earth. Then what will You do for Your great name?”
Daniel 9:17–19
So now, our God, hear the prayers and petitions of Your servant. For Your sake, O Lord, cause Your face to shine upon Your desolate sanctuary.
Deuteronomy 32:26–27
I would have said that I would cut them to pieces and blot out their memory from mankind,

Glossary

David Exodus, the Memorial Music Psalms, Book of Red Sea Salvation Savior

Topics

God: Glory of God: Power of Journey of Israel Through The Desert: Marked by Constant Murmurings and Rebellions Motive: Ascribed to God Power of God in Delivering his People Red Sea: Israelites Cross; Pharaoh and his Army Drowned In Salvation: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To The Power of God: Exhibited in Delivering his People

Psalm 106:8

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