Romans 2:24

“For the name of God is blasphemed, etc..] The being and perfections of God, such as his holiness, omniscience, and omnipotence, are denied, or evil spoken of; and also the law of God, and the forms of worship instituted by him: among the Gentiles through you: through their iniquities, who when they observe them, conclude that the God of Israel is not omniscient, or he would know, and take notice of these things; and that he is not holy, or he could not bear them; nor omnipotent, or he would revenge them: as it is written; the passage or passages referred to are not mentioned, but are perhaps (<235205>Isaiah 52:5 <263620>Ezekiel 36:20,23). In the former of these texts the words are, “they…”

“as it is written--(See Isa 52:5, Marginal reference).”

“The name of God - The name and character of the true God. Is blasphemed - Note, Matthew 9:3. That is, your conduct is such as to lead the pagan world to blaspheme and reproach both your religion and its Author. By your hypocrisy and crimes the pagan world is led to despise a religion which is observed to have no effect in purifying and restraining its professors; and of course the reproach will terminate on the Author of your religion - that is, the true God. A life of purity would tend to honor religion and its Author; a life of impurity does the reverse. There is no doubt that this was actually the effect of the deportment of the Jews. They were scattered everywhere; everywhere they were…”

“Isa 52:5 Romans 2:25”

“2:24 Paul quotes Isa 52:5, where God’s name is blasphemed because Israel is oppressed by pagan nations. Here, Paul uses that passage to demonstrate the failure of the Jews to live up to their responsibilities.”

“the name: Isa 52:5; Lam 2:15, Lam 2:16; Eze 36:20-23; Mat 18:7; Ti1 5:14, Ti1 6:1; Tit 2:5, Tit 2:8 as it is written: Sa2 12:14 Romans 2:25”