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The Folly of Physical Idols
The primary and most direct meaning of this verse is a powerful argument against physical idolatry. Commentators across the board, from Calvin to Spurgeon, affirm that the question exposes the absurdity of trying to represent the infinite, invisible Creator with a finite, man-made object. Any physical likeness is an insult to God's true majesty.
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Isaiah
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 40:18
18th Century
Theologian
To whom then will ye liken God? Since he is so great, what can resemble him? What form can be made like him?
The main idea h…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 40:18
19th Century
Bishop
To whom then will you liken God ... —The thought of the infinity of God leads, as in St. Paul’s reasoning ([Reference Act…
Charles Spurgeon
On Isaiah 40:18
19th Century
Preacher
To whom then will you liken God?
This is a strong argument against idolatry, against the worship of God under any visible form whats…
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John Calvin
On Isaiah 40:18
16th Century
Theologian
To whom then have you likened God? The Jews were in great danger from another temptation, for there was reason to believe that the Assyria…
John Gill
On Isaiah 40:18
17th Century
Pastor
To whom then will you liken God ?
&c.] There is nothing in the whole creation that can bear any resemblance to him, …
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 40:18–26
17th Century
Minister
Whatever we esteem or love, fear or hope in, more than God, that creature we make equal with God, though we do not make images or worship them. Eve…