Isaiah 44:15

Conservative English Version

Some of the wood is used to make a fire for heating or for cooking. One piece is made into an idol, then the woodcarver bows down and worships it.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 25:14

After Amaziah had defeated the Edomite army, he returned to Jerusalem. He took with him the idols of the Edomite gods and set them up. Then he bowed down and offered them sacrifices.

Isaiah 2:8

Everywhere in the country they worship the idols they have made.

Isaiah 44:10

Why make an idol or an image that can't do a thing?

Isaiah 44:14

Either cedar, cypress, oak, or any tree from the forest may be chosen. Or even a pine tree planted by the woodcarver and watered by the rain.

Isaiah 44:16

He enjoys the warm fire and the meat that was roasted over the burning coals.

Isaiah 44:17

Afterwards, he bows down to worship the wooden idol. "Protect me!" he says. "You are my god."

Isaiah 45:20

to every survivor from every nation: "Gather around me! Learn how senseless it is to worship wooden idols or pray to helpless gods.

Isaiah 46:6

Some people hire a goldsmith and give silver and gold to be formed into an idol for them to worship.

Revelation 9:20

The people who lived through these terrible troubles did not turn away from the idols they had made, and they did not stop worshiping demons. They kept on worshiping idols that were made of gold, silver, bronze, stone, and wood. Not one of these idols could see, hear, or walk.

Judges 2:19

But afterwards, the Israelites would become even more sinful than their ancestors had been. The Israelites were stubborn--they simply would not stop worshiping other gods or following the teachings of other religions.