For mine own sake, even for mine own sake, will I do it: for how should my name be polluted? and I will not give my glory unto another.
For my own sake—yes, for my own sake—I will act. How could I let my name be dishonored? I will not give my glory to anyone else.
God is saying He will act to protect His own reputation and honor, because He won't allow His name to be disgraced or share His glory with false gods.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes during Isaiah's prophecy about Israel's coming exile to Babylon and eventual restoration. God is explaining why He will rescue His people—not because they deserve it, but to maintain His own honor and reputation among the nations. The Israelites had been worshiping idols and disobeying God, yet He promises to deliver them so that other nations won't think He is powerless or that their false gods are stronger.
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