Psalm 106:8
New International Version
Yet he saved them for his name’s sake, to make his mighty power known.

New Living Translation
Even so, he saved them— to defend the honor of his name and to demonstrate his mighty power.

English Standard Version
Yet he saved them for his name’s sake, that he might make known his mighty power.

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

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

King James Bible
Nevertheless he saved them for his name's sake, that he might make his mighty power to be known.

New King James Version
Nevertheless He saved them for His name’s sake, That He might make His mighty power known.

New American Standard Bible
Nevertheless He saved them for the sake of His name, So that He might make His power known.

NASB 1995
Nevertheless He saved them for the sake of His name, That He might make His power known.

NASB 1977
Nevertheless He saved them for the sake of His name, That He might make His power known.

Legacy Standard Bible
Yet He saved them for the sake of His name, That He might make His might known.

Amplified Bible
Nevertheless He saved them for His name’s sake, That He might make His [supreme] power known.

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

Christian Standard Bible
Yet he saved them for his name’s sake, to make his power known.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Yet He saved them because of His name, to make His power known.

American Standard Version
Nevertheless he saved them for his name's sake, That he might make his mighty power to be known.

Contemporary English Version
But you were true to your name, and you rescued them to prove how mighty you are.

English Revised Version
Nevertheless he saved them for his name's sake, that he might make his mighty power to be known.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He saved them because of his reputation so that he could make his mighty power known.

Good News Translation
But he saved them, as he had promised, in order to show his great power.

International Standard Version
He delivered for the sake of his name, to make his power known.

NET Bible
Yet he delivered them for the sake of his reputation, that he might reveal his power.

New Heart English Bible
Nevertheless he saved them for his name's sake, that he might make his mighty power known.

Webster's Bible Translation
Nevertheless he saved them for his name's sake, that he might make his mighty power to be known.
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
Yet He saved them for the sake of His name, to make His power known.

World English Bible
Nevertheless he saved them for his name’s sake, that he might make his mighty power known.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And He saves them for His Name’s sake, "" To make His might known,

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

Young's Literal Translation
And He saveth them for His name's sake, To make known His might,

Smith's Literal Translation
And he will save them for sake of his name, to make known his powers.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he saved them for his own name's sake: that he might make his power known.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he saved them for the sake of his name, so that he might make known his power.

New American Bible
Yet he saved them for his name’s sake to make his power known.

New Revised Standard Version
Yet he saved them for his name’s sake, so that he might make known his mighty power.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Nevertheless he saved them for his name's sake, that he might make his mighty power to be known.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
He saved them because of his Name to show his manliness.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Nevertheless He saved them for His name's sake, That He might make His mighty power to be known.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Yet he saved them for his name's sake, that he might cause his mighty power to be known.

Additional Translations ...



Context
Give Thanks to the LORD, for He is Good
7Our fathers in Egypt did not grasp Your wonders or remember Your abundant kindness; but they rebelled by the sea, there at the Red Sea. 8Yet He saved them for the sake of His name, to make His power known. 9He rebuked the Red Sea, and it dried up; He led them through the depths as through a desert.…

Cross References
Yet He saved them

Exodus 14:30
That day the LORD saved Israel from the hand of the Egyptians, and Israel saw the Egyptians dead on the shore.

Isaiah 63:9
In all their distress, He too was afflicted, and the Angel of His Presence saved them. In His love and compassion He redeemed them; He lifted them up and carried them all the days of old.

Deuteronomy 33:29
Blessed are you, O Israel! Who is like you, a people saved by the LORD? He is the shield that protects you, the sword in which you boast. Your enemies will cower before you, and you shall trample their high places.”
for the sake of His name,

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.

1 Samuel 12:22
Indeed, for the sake of His great name, the LORD will not abandon His people, because He was pleased to make you His own.

Isaiah 48:9
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.
to make His power known.

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.

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.”

Psalm 77:14
You are the God who works wonders; You display Your strength among the peoples.
Exodus 14:13-14
But Moses told the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the LORD’s salvation, which He will accomplish for you today; for the Egyptians you see today, you will never see again. / The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.”

Isaiah 63:12-14
who sent His glorious arm to lead them by the right hand of Moses, who divided the waters before them to gain for Himself everlasting renown, / who led them through the depths like a horse in the wilderness, so that they did not stumble? / Like cattle going down to the valley, the Spirit of the LORD gave them rest. You led Your people this way to make for Yourself a glorious name.

Nehemiah 9:9-11
You saw the affliction of our fathers in Egypt; You heard their cry at the Red Sea. / You performed signs and wonders against Pharaoh, all his officials, and all the people of his land, for You knew they had acted with arrogance against our fathers. You made a name for Yourself that endures to this day. / You divided the sea before them, and they crossed through it on dry ground. You hurled their pursuers into the depths like a stone into raging waters.

Psalm 78:13-14
He split the sea and brought them through; He set the waters upright like a wall. / He led them with a cloud by day and with a light of fire all night.

Psalm 136:13-15
He divided the Red Sea in two His loving devotion endures forever. / and led Israel through the midst, His loving devotion endures forever. / but swept Pharaoh and his army into the Red Sea. His loving devotion endures forever.

Isaiah 43:16-17
Thus says the LORD, who makes a way in the sea and a path through the surging waters, / who brings out the chariots and horses, the armies and warriors together, to lie down, never to rise again; to be extinguished, snuffed out like a wick:

Isaiah 51:10
Was it not You who dried up the sea, the waters of the great deep, who made a road in the depths of the sea for the redeemed to cross over?


Treasury of Scripture

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

he saved

Psalm 143:11
Quicken me, O LORD, for thy name's sake: for thy righteousness' sake bring my soul out of trouble.

Numbers 14:13-16
And Moses said unto the LORD, Then the Egyptians shall hear it, (for thou broughtest up this people in thy might from among them;) …

Deuteronomy 32:26,27
I said, I would scatter them into corners, I would make the remembrance of them to cease from among men: …

that he

Psalm 111:6
He hath shewed his people the power of his works, that he may give them the heritage of the heathen.

Exodus 9:16
And in very deed for this cause have I raised thee up, for to shew in thee my power; and that my name may be declared throughout all the earth.

Exodus 15:6
Thy right hand, O LORD, is become glorious in power: thy right hand, O LORD, hath dashed in pieces the enemy.

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Psalm 106
1. The psalmist exhorts to praise God
4. He prays for pardon of sin, as God pardoned the fathers
7. The story of the people's rebellion, and God's mercy
47. He concludes with prayer and praise












Yet He saved them

Though Israel had rebelled and failed to trust the Lord, He delivered them from Egypt and preserved them at the Red Sea. Their rescue rested on His covenant faithfulness and mercy, not on their righteousness.

Exo 14:30 That day the LORD saved Israel from the Egyptians…
Isa 63:9 In all their distress, He too was afflicted…
Deu 33:29 Blessed are you, O Israel! Who is like you?…

for the sake of His name,

God acted for the sake of His name—His character and reputation—to display His holy character and keep His promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Israel’s deliverance prevented Egypt and the surrounding nations from viewing the Lord as unable to save His people.

Ezk 20:9 But I acted for the sake of My name, that it should not…
1Sa 12:22 Indeed, for the sake of His great name…
Isa 48:9 For the sake of My name I will delay My wrath;…

to make His power known.

The plagues, the Passover, and the crossing of the Red Sea revealed the Lord’s authority over Pharaoh, Egypt’s gods, and creation itself. Israel’s salvation showed that the God of Israel alone has power to judge His enemies and deliver His people.

Exo 9:16 But I have raised you up for this very purpose…
Rom 9:17 For the Scripture says to Pharaoh: “I raised you up”…
Psa 77:14 You are the God who works wonders; You display Your strength…

Persons / Places / Events
1. God
The central figure in this verse, highlighting His sovereignty and the motivation behind His actions.

2. Israelites
The people whom God saved, representing His chosen nation and the recipients of His mercy.

3. Egypt
The place of bondage from which God delivered the Israelites, symbolizing oppression and sin.

4. The Red Sea
The event of crossing the Red Sea is a significant demonstration of God's power and salvation.

5. Moses
Though not directly mentioned in this verse, he is the leader through whom God performed the miraculous deliverance.
Teaching Points
God's Sovereignty and Purpose
God's actions are driven by His sovereign will and purpose, not merely human merit. He acts for the sake of His name, ensuring His glory is known.

The Power of God's Name
The name of God represents His character and authority. Believers are called to trust in the power and protection that His name provides.

Salvation as a Display of God's Power
Salvation is not just for the benefit of the saved but also a testament to God's power and faithfulness. Our lives should reflect His glory to others.

God's Faithfulness to His Promises
Despite human failure, God remains faithful to His promises. This encourages believers to rely on His unchanging nature.

Witnessing to God's Mighty Acts
Just as God made His power known through the Exodus, believers are called to testify to His works in their lives, pointing others to His greatness.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Psalm 106:8?

2. How does Psalm 106:8 demonstrate God's commitment to His name's glory?

3. What actions can we take to honor God's name as in Psalm 106:8?

4. How does Psalm 106:8 connect with God's deliverance in Exodus?

5. Why is God's reputation important in the context of Psalm 106:8?

6. How can we trust God's deliverance today, as seen in Psalm 106:8?

7. How does Psalm 106:8 demonstrate God's sovereignty in saving His people for His name's sake?

8. What historical events might Psalm 106:8 be referencing regarding God's intervention?

9. How does Psalm 106:8 reflect the theme of divine mercy despite human rebellion?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 106?


Verse 8. - Nevertheless he saved them for his Name's sake, that he might make his mighty power to be known. (On this motive for the mighty works done in Egypt, see Exodus 7:5; Exodus 14:4, 18; Exodus 15:11-16.)

Psalm 106:8 celebrates a twofold truth: God rescued Israel despite their failure, and He did so to display the greatness of His name and power. His character—not human worthiness—drives redemption, and every act of deliverance is an invitation for the world to recognize and revere Him.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Yet He saved them
וַֽ֭יּוֹשִׁיעֵם (way·yō·wō·šî·‘êm)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine plural
Strong's 3467: To be open, wide, free, to be safe, to free, succor

for the sake of
לְמַ֣עַן (lə·ma·‘an)
Preposition
Strong's 4616: Purpose -- intent

His name,
שְׁמ֑וֹ (šə·mōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 8034: A name

to make His power
גְּבוּרָתֽוֹ׃ (gə·ḇū·rā·ṯōw)
Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1369: Force, valor, victory

known.
לְ֝הוֹדִ֗יעַ (lə·hō·w·ḏî·a‘)
Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct
Strong's 3045: To know


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