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The Folly of Man-Made Gods
Commentators explain that the 'altars' and 'images' were specific forms of idolatry, including Asherah poles and sun-images. The verse repeatedly calls them 'the work of their hands' to emphasize the foolishness of worshipping something you created. As John Calvin notes, this highlights the disgrace of trusting in human invention over the living God.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 17:8
18th Century
Theologian
And he shall not look to the altars - This refers to the altars of the gods whom the Syrians worshipped, and the altars of the false gods th…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 17:8
19th Century
Bishop
The groves or the images. —Literally, the Asherah or the sun-images. The former were conical, tree-like pillars which sym…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 17:8
16th Century
Theologian
And he shall not look to the altars. This contrast shows more clearly that the looking he spoke of in the former verse relates st…
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John Gill
On Isaiah 17:8
17th Century
Pastor
And he shall not look to the altars, the work of his hands ,
&c.] That is, to altars erected to the worship of idols…
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 17:1–11
17th Century
Minister
Sin desolates cities. It is strange that great conquerors should take pride in being enemies to mankind; but it is better that flocks should lie do…