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Listen to me, house of Jacob, and all the remnant of the house of Israel, that have been borne [by me] from their birth, that have been carried from the womb;
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God Carries, Idols Are Carried
All commentators emphasize the stark contrast presented here. While pagan idols are lifeless burdens that must be carried by their worshippers, the living God of Israel is the one who carries His people. He is not a weight on His followers; rather, He is their active support, bearing them through all of life's circumstances.
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Isaiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Listen to me - From this view of the captive gods, the address is now turned to the Jews. The utter vanity of the idols had been set before …
19th Century
Anglican
Listen to me. —The prophet’s choice of words is exceptionally emphatic. The false gods are carried away as a burden. The true God …
16th Century
Protestant
Hear me. Here the Prophet beautifully points out the vast difference between the true God and idols. Having previously said that the Babyl…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Hearken unto me, O house of Jacob The Jews, the descendants of Jacob: and all the remnant of the house o…
The pagans insulted the Jews, as if their idols Bel and Nebo were too strong for Jehovah. But their worshippers cannot help them; both the idols an…
13th Century
Catholic
Bel is broken. Here the prophet foretells the destruction of the enemies holding the people captive, namely, the Babylonians, co…
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