The workman melteth a graven image, and the goldsmith spreadeth it over with gold, and casteth silver chains.
Un artesano funde metal para hacer un ídolo, y un orfebre lo cubre con oro y le hace cadenas de plata.
Los artesanos crean ídolos usando metales preciosos, pero siguen siendo objetos hechos por manos humanas.
📚 Contexto Histórico
During the time of the prophet Isaiah in the 8th century BC, the people of Judah were facing threats from powerful nations like Assyria and Babylon, where idol worship was widespread and involved skilled craftsmen creating statues from melted metals and adorned with gold and silver chains. Isaiah used this verse to mock the futility of such idols, emphasizing that they were mere human creations powerless to help or save, as part of a larger message calling God's people back to true faith. This context highlights the cultural contrast between the living God of Israel and the lifeless gods of surrounding pagan societies.
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