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They bear it on the shoulder, they carry it, and set it in its place, and it stands, from its place it shall not move: yes, one may cry to it, yet it can not answer, nor save him out of his trouble.
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The Helpless, Immobile Idol
Commentators emphasize the absurdity of an idol that is completely dependent on its worshippers. It must be carried on a shoulder, set in a specific spot, and cannot move on its own. This vivid picture is designed to show how ridiculous it is to worship something so helpless and immobile, especially in contrast to the living, uncreated God.
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Isaiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
They bear him upon the shoulder - They carry the idol which they have made on their shoulder to the temple, or place where it is to…
16th Century
Protestant
They shall carry them on the shoulder. The picture is still more heightened by the description contained in this verse; for, since the ido…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
They bear him upon the shoulder, they carry him That is, the idol; men carry him upon their shoulders in procession,…
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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…
