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The residue of it he makes a god, even his engraved image; he falls down to it and worships, and prays to it, and says, Deliver me; for you are my god.
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The Absurdity of Idols
Commentators emphasize the powerful sarcasm Isaiah uses. He points out the irrationality of using one part of a log for firewood and then bowing down to the leftover piece, praying to it for deliverance. This stark contrast is meant to expose what scholars call the 'monstrous stupidity' of placing ultimate hope in a man-made object.
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Isaiah
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19th Century
Anglican
Then shall it be... —The point on which the prophet dwells with indignant iteration is that it is a mere chance which hal…
Baptist
He burneth part thereof in the fire; with part thereof he eateth flesh; he roasteth roast, and is satisfied: yea, he warmeth himself, and saith…
16th Century
Protestant
15., 16., and Then shall a man use it for burning. He censures their ignorance in not being taught by manifest experience that a tr…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the residue thereof he makes a god, even his gravenimage What remains of the tree…
Presbyterian
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 …
13th Century
Catholic
And now hear, O Jacob. Here, third, he strengthens them by explaining the worthlessness of idols, lest they should believe that …
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