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Psalms 106:8

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 106:8 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Nevertheless he saved them for his name`s sake, That he might make his mighty power to be known.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Nevertheless he saved them for his name`s sake, That he might make his mighty power to be known.
Psalms 106:8 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 106

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
5That I may see the prosperity of thy chosen, That I may rejoice in the gladness of thy nation, That I may glory with thine inheritance.
6We have sinned with our fathers, We have committed iniquity, we have done wickedly.
7Our fathers understood not thy wonders in Egypt; They remembered not the multitude of thy lovingkindnesses, But were rebellious at the sea, even at the Red Sea.
8Nevertheless he saved them for his name`s sake, That he might make his mighty power to be known.
9He rebuked the Red Sea also, and it was dried up: So he led them through the depths, as through a wilderness.
10And he saved them from the hand of him that hated them, And redeemed them from the hand of the enemy.
11And the waters covered their adversaries; There was not one of them left.
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What do historical commentaries say?

Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“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 saves people; why he forgives sin; why he redeems the soul; why he delivers from danger and from death. Compare Ezekiel 36:22, Ezekiel 36:32; Isaiah 37:35; Isaiah 43:25; Isaiah 48:9; Jeremiah 14:7; Psalms 6:4; Psalms 23:3; Psalms 25:11; Psalms 31:16; Psalms 44:26. This is the highest reason which can be assigned for pardoning and saving sinners. That he might make his mighty power to be known - Exodus 9:16. Compare the notes at Romans 9:17. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Saved them - That he may vindicate his name from the blasphemous reproaches, which would have been cast upon it, if they had been destroyed. Psalms 106:9”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“he saved: Psa 143:11; Num 14:13-16; Deu 32:26, Deu 32:27; Jos 7:9; Jer 14:7, Jer 14:21; Eze 20:9, Eze 20:14, Eze 20:22, Eze 20:44; Dan 9:17-19 that he: Psa 111:6; Exo 9:16, Exo 15:6; Rom 9:17 Psalms 106:9”
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