KJV ORIGINAL
I am the LORD: that is my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
I am the LORD: that is my name, and I will not share my glory with anyone else, nor will I allow carved idols to receive the praise that belongs to me.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is declaring that He alone deserves worship and glory, and He will not share these with false gods or idols.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from Isaiah's prophecy during a time when Israel was surrounded by nations that worshiped multiple gods and carved idols. The Israelites were often tempted to follow these pagan practices and worship false gods alongside or instead of the true God. Isaiah was reminding them that the LORD (Yahweh) is the one true God who demands exclusive worship.
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