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A Question of Absurdity
Commentators unanimously see this verse as a sarcastic rhetorical question designed to expose the sheer foolishness of idolatry. The idea of a finite, created human "fashioning a god" is presented as a logical and spiritual absurdity. As Charles Spurgeon asks, "What kind of a god must that be that man can make?" The verse mocks the very concept of a creature creating its own creator.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 44:10
18th Century
Theologian
Who has formed a god - The Septuagint reads this verse in connection with the close of the previous verse: ‘But they shall be ashamed wh…
Charles Spurgeon
On Isaiah 44:9–10
19th Century
Preacher
They that made a graven image are all of them vanity; and their delectable things shall not profit, and they are their own witnesses; they see …
John Calvin
On Isaiah 44:10
16th Century
Theologian
Who is the maker of God? He pours ridicule on the madness of men who dare to frame gods; for it is a shocking and detestable thing that me…
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John Gill
On Isaiah 44:10
17th Century
Pastor
Who has formed a god Who ever made one? was such a thing ever known? or can that be a god which is made or formed? who so…
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 44:9–20
17th Century
Minister
Image-making is described to expose the folly of idolaters. Though a man had used part of a log for fuel, he fell down before an image made of the …