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Isaiah 48:11
For mine own sake,even for mine own sake, will I doit: for how shouldmy name be polluted? and I will not give my glory unto another.

Isaiah 37:35
For I will defend this city to save it for mine own sake, and for my servant David's sake.

Isaiah 43:25
I,even I,am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins.

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Nehemiah 9:30,31
Yet many years didst thou forbear them, and testifiedst against them by thy spirit in thy prophets: yet would they not give ear: therefore gavest thou them into the hand of the people of the lands…

Psalm 78:38
But he,being full of compassion, forgavetheir iniquity, and destroyedthem not: yea, many a time turned he his anger away, and did not stir up all his wrath.

Psalm 103:8-10
The LORDis merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy…

I will delay My wrath
God's patience and long-suffering are highlighted here. Despite Israel's persistent disobedience, God chooses to withhold immediate judgment. This delay is an act of mercy, allowing time for repentance. It echoes the theme of divine patience found in2 Peter 3:9, where God is described as not wanting anyone to perish but for all to come to repentance.

for the sake of My praise
God's actions are also motivated by the desire to elicit praise from His people and the nations. His restraint in judgment serves to demonstrate His power and mercy, leading to His glorification. This is consistent with the biblical theme that God's ultimate purpose is His own glory, as seen inPsalm 106:8 andRomans 11:36.

I will restrain it
The restraint of God's wrath is an act of divine sovereignty and control. It underscores His ability to govern His emotions and actions according to His purposes. This restraint is not due to any external force but is a deliberate choice by God, reflecting His character as slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love (Exodus 34:6).

so that you will not be cut off
God's mercy ensures the survival of a remnant of Israel, preserving His covenant people. This phrase indicates God's commitment to His promises, ensuring that Israel is not completely destroyed despite their sin. It connects to the theme of the remnant found throughout the prophets, such as inIsaiah 10:20-22, and points to the ultimate fulfillment of God's promises through Jesus Christ, who secures the salvation of His people.

God speaks first of His own name—His character, reputation, and covenant faithfulness. Scripture consistently shows Him acting to uphold that name:

•Isaiah 42:8 declares, “I am the LORD; that is My name! I will not yield My glory to another.”

•Ezekiel 36:22 echoes, “It is not for your sake… that I am about to act, but for My holy name.”

•Psalm 106:8 reminds us that He saved Israel “for the sake of His name, to make His power known.”

By anchoring His mercy in His name, the Lord assures His people that His actions flow from who He is—unchangeable, righteous, and jealous for His glory.

To “delay” is not to dismiss wrath but to postpone it. The holy God remains just, yet He chooses patience:

•Exodus 34:6 praises Him as “compassionate and gracious, slow to anger.”

•2 Peter 3:9 explains that the Lord is “patient… not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance.”

•Lamentations 3:22 affirms, “Because of the LORD’s loving devotion we are not consumed.”

The pause in judgment is space for repentance, evidence of divine longsuffering rather than weakness.

God’s aim is that His people reflect His glory back to Him. Their rescued lives become a living doxology. Consider:

•Isaiah 43:21—“The people I formed for Myself will declare My praise.”

•Ephesians 1:11-12—believers are “for the praise of His glory.”

• EvenPsalm 30:9 pleads, “Will the dust praise You?” implying that living worshipers display God’s worth.

By preserving Israel, the Lord safeguards the chorus of praise that rightfully belongs to Him.

“Restrain” pictures God holding back the full force of judgment. He places limits on what His justice could justly unleash:

•Psalm 78:38 notes that He “restrained His anger and did not unleash all His wrath.”

•Habakkuk 3:2 prays, “In wrath remember mercy!”—and God does exactly that here.

The restraint is purposeful and controlled; nothing escapes His hand, yet mercy tempers judgment.

The end goal of this delayed, restrained wrath is Israel’s survival as a covenant people:

•Malachi 3:6 reassures, “Because I, the LORD, do not change, you descendants of Jacob have not been destroyed.”

•Isaiah 1:9 speaks of a remnant left “or we would have resembled Gomorrah.”

•Romans 11:22 cautions believers to continue in kindness “otherwise you too will be cut off,” highlighting that the same preserving mercy is now extended in Christ.

God’s faithfulness secures a remnant, paving the way for Messiah’s arrival and the blessings that follow.

Isaiah 48:9 reveals a holy yet patient God who, for the honor of His own name and the proclamation of His praise, delays and restrains righteous wrath so that His people are not annihilated. The verse showcases divine patience, covenant faithfulness, and purposeful mercy, all converging to magnify God’s glory while providing sinners time and space to repent and live for His praise.