The idols of the heathen are silver and gold, the work of men’s hands.
The idols of other nations are made of silver and gold, created by human hands.
The writer is pointing out that the gods other nations worship are just man-made objects crafted from precious metals.
📚 Historical Context
In the ancient Near East, various nations worshiped idols crafted from materials like silver and gold, attributing divine power to these human-made objects as part of their polytheistic religions. The Psalmist in Psalms 135 uses this verse to contrast the futility of such idols with the supremacy of Israel's God, who is the true Creator of all things. This reflects the broader biblical theme of warning God's people against idolatry amid surrounding cultures that practiced it.
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