They have ears, but they hear not: noses have they, but they smell not:
They have ears, but they cannot hear; they have noses, but they cannot smell.
The writer is pointing out that idols have body parts like ears and noses, but they're completely lifeless and can't actually use them.
📚 Historical Context
In ancient Israel, people were often tempted by the idols of surrounding nations, which were physical statues believed to possess divine powers but were ultimately lifeless objects crafted by human hands. Psalm 115 is a psalm of praise to the God of Israel, contrasting the true, living God with these false idols that mimic human features but lack any real function or responsiveness. This highlights the biblical theme of God's supremacy over all forms of idolatry prevalent in the ancient Near East.
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