Isaiah 48:11 cpdv — For my sake, for my own sake, I will do it, so that I may not be blasphemed. For I will not give my glory to another.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"For my sake, for my own sake, I will do it, so that I may not be blasphemed. For I will not give my glory to another. "

— Isaiah 48:11, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Isaiah 48 — Context

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You have neither heard, nor known, nor were your ears open in that time. For I knew that you would transgress greatly, and so I called you a transgressor from the womb.

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For the sake of my name, I will take the face of my fury far away. And for the sake of my praise, I will bridle you, lest you perish.

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Behold, I have refined you, but not like silver. I have chosen you for the furnace of poverty.

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For my sake, for my own sake, I will do it, so that I may not be blasphemed. For I will not give my glory to another.

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Listen to me, O Jacob, and Israel whom I call. I am the same, I am the first, and I am the last.

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Also, my hand has founded the earth, and my right hand has measured the heavens. I will call them, and they will stand together.

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Gather together, all of you, and listen. Who among them has announced these things? The Lord has loved him; he will do his will with Babylon, and his arm is upon the Chaldeans.

Isaiah 48:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 48:11 say?
Isaiah 48:11 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “For my sake, for my own sake, I will do it, so that I may not be blasphemed. For I will not give my glory to another. ”
Where is Isaiah 48:11 in the Bible?
Isaiah 48:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 48, verse 11.
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 48:11.
What translation should I read Isaiah 48:11 in?
Isaiah 48:11 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 48:11?
Isaiah 48:11 reads (CPDV): “For my sake, for my own sake, I will do it, so that I may not be blasphemed. For I will not give my glory to another. ” 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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