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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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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 46:3
18th Century
Theologian
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 …
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 46:3
19th Century
Bishop
Listen to me. —The prophet’s choice of words is exceptionally emphatic. The false gods are carried away as a burden. The true God …
John Calvin
On Isaiah 46:3
16th Century
Theologian
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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John Gill
On Isaiah 46:3
17th Century
Pastor
Hearken unto me, O house of Jacob
The Jews, the descendants of Jacob: and all the remnant of the house o…
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 46:1–4
17th Century
Minister
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…