So the carpenter encouraged the goldsmith, and he that smootheth with the hammer him that smote the anvil, saying, It is ready for the sodering: and he fastened it with nails, that it should not be moved.
So the carpenter encouraged the goldsmith, and the one who smooths with the hammer encouraged the one who strikes the anvil, saying, 'It's ready for soldering.' And he fastened it with nails so it wouldn't move.
This verse describes craftsmen working together to make an idol, encouraging each other in their work to create a false god that they secure with nails.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Isaiah, this verse is part of a prophecy where God challenges the makers of idols, illustrating the human effort and collaboration required to create these false gods. This occurred during the 8th century BC when the kingdom of Judah faced threats from powerful empires like Assyria, and Isaiah was warning the people not to trust in idols that could be easily made and moved. The passage highlights the contrast between the instability of man-made objects and the unchanging power of the true God.
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