Psalm 106:8

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

Cross-reference

Psalm 143:11 uses the same phrase 'for your name's sake' as a plea, mirroring God's motive in Psalm 106:8.

Psalm 105:43 celebrates the joyful Exodus, the very salvation God accomplished for His name's sake.

Psalm 74:13 Historical context

Psalm 74:13 recalls God dividing the sea by His might, the same powerful deliverance referenced here.

Psalm 66:6 Historical context

Psalm 66:6 describes the same Exodus crossing of the sea, the saving act that displayed God's power.

Romans 9:17 Citation

Romans 9:17 quotes Exodus 9:16, the same divine purpose to show power and proclaim God's name that underlies the salvation in Psalm 106:8.

Exodus 9:16 Parallel

Exodus 9:16 reveals God's purpose to Pharaoh: showing power and proclaiming His name—the same motive for saving Israel in Psalm 106:8.

In Daniel 9:17-19, Daniel prays for God to act for His own sake — a direct appeal to the motive in Psalm 106:8.

In Ezekiel 20:44, God declares He will act for His name's sake, not according to Israel's ways — a summary of the same principle.

In Ezekiel 20:22, God repeats that He withdrew judgment for His name's sake — same refrain as in Psalm 106:8.

In Ezekiel 20:14, God again says He acted for His name's sake despite Israel's rebellion — parallel to Psalm 106:8.

In Ezekiel 20:9, God explicitly says He acted for His name's sake when bringing Israel out of Egypt — identical motive.

In Jeremiah 14:21, the prayer appeals to God's name and covenant — the same basis for salvation as in Psalm 106:8.

In Jeremiah 14:7, the people ask God to act for His name's sake despite their sins — a direct parallel to this verse.

Numbers 14:13-16 shows Moses arguing God's reputation among nations, the same concern for God's name in Psalm 106:8.

Joshua 7:9 Parallel

In Joshua 7:9, Joshua pleads for God to act for His great name — directly echoing the motive in Psalm 106:8.

In Deuteronomy 32:27, God refrains from destroying Israel to prevent enemy misinterpretation — the same 'name's sake' motive as here.

Exodus 14:11 Historical context

Exodus 14:11 records Israel's fearful complaint before the Red Sea crossing—the very event where God saved them for His name's sake in Psalm 106:8.

Acts 7:36 Parallel

Acts 7:36 recounts the same saving acts—wonders in Egypt and the Red Sea—as evidence of God's power for His name.

Exodus 14:30 Historical context

Exodus 14:30 directly describes the salvation from Egypt that Psalm 106:8 summarizes: 'Thus the LORD saved Israel that day.'

Ezekiel 36:22 declares God acts 'for my holy name's sake', a direct thematic parallel to this verse.

Jeremiah 32:21 recounts the Exodus with signs and wonders, the same saving act that revealed God's mighty power.

Joshua 4:24 Parallel

Joshua 4:24 states the purpose of the Jordan crossing: that all peoples may know God's mighty hand—identical to the goal in Psalm 106:8 of making His power known.

Isaiah 64:2 Parallel

Isaiah 64:2 speaks of making God's name known to adversaries, matching the purpose of displaying His power.

Isaiah 48:9 Parallel

Isaiah 48:9 explicitly states God defers anger 'for my name's sake', directly paralleling the motive here.

1 Samuel 12:22 echoes the same motive: God does not forsake His people for His great name's sake.

Daniel 9:15 Parallel

Daniel 9:15 echoes the same motive: God saved Israel from Egypt to make a name for Himself, used here as basis for confession.

Judges 10:11 Historical context

Judges 10:11 reminds Israel that God saved them from Egypt, the same foundational deliverance that Psalm 106:8 attributes to His name and power.

Numbers 14:19 Related theme

Numbers 14:19 appeals to God's steadfast love and forgiveness from Egypt onward, paralleling the mercy behind His saving for His name's sake in Psalm 106:8.

Exodus 18:1 Related theme

Exodus 18:1 shows Jethro hearing of God's mighty deeds—the fame of the power that Psalm 106:8 says God made known by saving Israel.

Nehemiah 9:19 Related theme

Nehemiah 9:19 recounts God's mercy in the wilderness, a parallel act of faithfulness though not explicitly for His name's sake.