Isaiah 42:8 bbe — I am the Lord; that is my name: I will not give my glory to another, or my praise to pictured images.

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"I am the Lord; that is my name: I will not give my glory to another, or my praise to pictured images."

— Isaiah 42:8, Bible in Basic English

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Isaiah 42 — Context

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God the Lord, even he who made the heavens, measuring them out on high; stretching out the earth, and giving its produce; he who gives breath to the people on it, and life to those who go about on it, says:

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I the Lord have made you the vessel of my purpose, I have taken you by the hand, and kept you safe, and I have given you to be an agreement to the people, and a light to the nations:

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To give eyes to the blind, to make free the prisoners from the prison, to let out those who are shut up in the dark.

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I am the Lord; that is my name: I will not give my glory to another, or my praise to pictured images.

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See, the things said before have come about, and now I give word of new things: before they come I give you news of them.

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Make a new song to the Lord, and let his praise be sounded from the end of the earth; you who go down to the sea, and everything in it, the sea-lands and their people.

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Let the waste land and its flocks be glad, the tent-circles of Kedar; let the people of the rock give a glad cry, from the top of the mountains let them make a sound of joy.

Isaiah 42:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 42:8 say?
Isaiah 42:8 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “I am the Lord; that is my name: I will not give my glory to another, or my praise to pictured images.”
Where is Isaiah 42:8 in the Bible?
Isaiah 42:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 42, verse 8.
Who wrote Isaiah?
Isaiah is traditionally attributed to Isaiah son of Amoz. Many critical scholars propose multiple authors ("Deutero-" and "Trito-Isaiah") for chapters 40–66; conservative scholarship holds to single Isaianic authorship. It was written c. 740–680 BC.
What is the book of Isaiah about?
Isaiah is the most quoted prophet in the New Testament — a sweeping vision of God's holiness, Judah's sin, coming judgment, and a promised Servant who would bear the iniquity of many. From "Holy, holy, holy" to "by his stripes we are healed," Isaiah speaks the gospel before the gospel.
What are the major themes of Isaiah?
Isaiah explores themes including Holiness, Judgment, Servant of the LORD, Hope, Salvation, Restoration. These themes shape the meaning and context of Isaiah 42:8.
What translation should I read Isaiah 42:8 in?
Isaiah 42:8 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Isaiah 42:8?
Isaiah 42:8 reads (BBE): “I am the Lord; that is my name: I will not give my glory to another, or my praise to pictured images.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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