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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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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 46:7
18th Century
Theologian
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…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 46:7
16th Century
Theologian
They shall carry them on the shoulder. The picture is still more heightened by the description contained in this verse; for, since the ido…
John Gill
On Isaiah 46:7
17th Century
Pastor
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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Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 46:5–13
17th Century
Minister
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 …