KJV ORIGINAL
The workman melteth a graven image, and the goldsmith spreadeth it over with gold, and casteth silver chains.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
A craftsman melts metal to make an idol, and a goldsmith covers it with gold and makes silver chains for it.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes how people create idols by hand, highlighting the absurdity of worshiping something made by human craftsmanship.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah was writing during a time when idol worship was common throughout the ancient Near East, including among the Israelites who had been influenced by surrounding nations. This verse is part of a larger passage where God is contrasting His eternal nature with the lifeless idols that people craft and worship. The detailed description of the idol-making process emphasizes how these 'gods' are merely human creations.
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