They shall be ashamed, and also confounded, all of them: they shall go to confusion together that are makers of idols.
They will all be ashamed and deeply embarrassed: those who make idols will be utterly confused and humiliated together.
This verse is saying that people who create and worship false gods will ultimately be put to shame and left confused when their powerless idols fail them.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah wrote this during a time when the Israelites were surrounded by nations that worshiped many different gods made of wood, stone, and metal. The prophet was contrasting the futility of trusting in these man-made objects with the power and reliability of the one true God. This particular section comes from Isaiah's prophecies about God's sovereignty over all nations and the eventual vindication of His people.
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