Their idols are silver and gold, the work of men’s hands.
Their idols are made of silver and gold, crafted by human hands.
The writer is pointing out that idols are just precious metals shaped by people, they have no real power or life.
📚 Historical Context
In ancient times, many cultures surrounding Israel, such as the Canaanites and Babylonians, worshiped idols made from materials like silver and gold, which were crafted by human hands and represented their gods in religious rituals. These idols were seen as powerful deities, but the psalmist in Psalms 115 uses this to highlight the folly of such practices, contrasting them with the invisible and all-powerful God of Israel. This reflects the broader biblical theme of Israel's monotheistic faith clashing with the polytheistic idolatry prevalent in the ancient Near East.
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