KJV ORIGINAL
They shall be turned back, they shall be greatly ashamed, that trust in graven images, that say to the molten images, Ye are our gods.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Those who trust in carved idols will be turned away and deeply embarrassed. They are the ones who say to their metal statues, 'You are our gods.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is saying that people who worship idols instead of Him will be disappointed and ashamed when their false gods fail them.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah was prophesying during a time when many nations, including Israel at times, worshiped idols made of wood, stone, and metal. These idols were often elaborate statues representing various gods that people believed could protect them, bring prosperity, or control nature. The prophet was contrasting the powerlessness of these man-made objects with the true power of the living God.
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