Therefore say to the house of Israel, Thus says the Lord God: It is not for your sake, O house of Israel, that I am about to act, but for the sake of my holy name, which you have profaned among the nations to which you came, emphasizing that restoration is motivated by God's self-interest (protection of divine honor) rather than Israel's worthiness. The negation 'not for your sake' removes any basis for Israel's prideful claims.

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