Isaiah 40:20

Catholic Public Domain Version

He has chosen strong wood that will not decay. The skillful artisan seeks a way to set up an idol that cannot be moved.

Cross References

Isaiah 41:7

The coppersmith striking with the mallet encouraged him who was forging at that time, saying, "It is ready for soldering." And he strengthened it with nails, so that it would not be moved.

Isaiah 44:12

The maker of iron has wrought with his file. With coals and hammers, he has formed it, and he has wrought with the strength of his arm. He will hunger and grow faint. He will not drink water, and he will become weary.

Isaiah 46:7

They carry him on their shoulders, supporting him, and they set him in his place. And he will stand still and will not move from his place. But even when they will cry out to him, he will not hear. He will not save them from tribulation.

Daniel 5:23

But you have lifted yourself up against the Lord of heaven. And the vessels of his house have been presented before you. And you, and your nobles, and your wives, and your concubines, have drunk wine from them. Likewise, you have praised the gods of silver, and gold, and brass, iron, and wood and stone, who neither see, nor hear, nor feel, yet you have not glorified the God who holds your breath and all your ways in his hand.

Daniel 5:4

They drank wine, and they praised their gods of gold, and silver, brass, iron, and wood and stone.