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Some pour out gold from the bag, and weigh silver in the balance. They hire a goldsmith, and he makes it a god. They fall down -- yes, they worship.
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The Madness of Man-Made Gods
Commentators highlight the sheer irrationality described in this verse. People take precious metals from their own purse, hire a craftsman to shape them, and then bow down to the finished product. Scholars like John Calvin call this "madness," pointing out the absurdity of worshipping an object whose form and existence are entirely dependent on human wealth and skill.
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Isaiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
They lavish gold - The word used here properly means to shake out, and then to pour out abundantly, or in a lavish manner. It is us…
16th Century
Protestant
Lavishing gold out of bags. The Prophet had formerly said this, and he now repeats it, in order to fix this doctrine more and more deeply …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
They lavish gold out of the bag As if it was of no value and account; that is, the Heathen idolaters, some of them, …
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Here the folly of those who made idols, and then prayed to them, is exposed. How does the lavishness of idolaters shame the stinginess of many who …
13th Century
Catholic
Bel is broken. Here the prophet foretells the destruction of the enemies holding the people captive, namely, the Babylonians, co…
