“... 21. I was moved to save my holy name. From discredit. ḥml ʾl elsewhere takes a tangible object, and is rendered ‘take pity on’ (16:5; Exodus 2:6); here where the concern is to save reputation, the appropriate rendering is as above. G and Kara obviate the peculiar use of the verb by interpretively supplying a personal object: G ‘I spared them (Kara: Israel, taking them out of the exile) because of my holy name.’ But ḥml conveys a positive regard for its object, and that is inappropriate for Israel here, inasmuch as verse 22 emphasizes that it is not out of concern for Israel but in order to save his reputation that God will act. 23. I will sanctify my great name. Win for it the awe and dread due to the holy name of God, made great through his mighty acts (compare Joshua 7:9 ‘[If we are defeated] what will you do about your great name [hitherto associated with triumphs]?’). ...”