“For the name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles through you, as it is written.”
As it is written: 'Because of you, the name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles.' The quotation from Isaiah 52:5 connects Jewish infidelity to the profaning of God's name (onoma theou blasphēmeō) among the nations. Israel's failure to embody the law's righteous demands causes Gentiles to despise the God of Israel. This reversal—the chosen people becoming a stumbling block to others—compounds the tragedy of disobedience.
Church Fathers on Romans 2:24
“For the name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles through you.” Isaiah 52:5; Ezekiel 36:20-23 See again another double accusation. For they not only commit insolence themselves, but even induce others to do so. What then is the use of your teaching when you teach not your own selves? Above, however, he merely said this, but here he has even turned it round to the contrary. For not only yourselves, but even others, do ye not teach what should be done. And what is far…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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