Isaiah 44:9

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Those people who make idols are nothing themselves, and the idols they treasure are just as worthless. Worshippers of idols are blind, stupid, and foolish.

Cross References

2 Kings 19:18

They destroyed the idols of wood and stone that the people of those nations had made and worshipped.

Psalm 115:4

The idols of the nations are made of silver and gold.

Psalm 115:8

Everyone who made the idols and all who trust them are just as helpless as those useless gods.

Psalm 135:18

Everyone who makes idols and all who trust them will end up as helpless as their idols.

Psalm 97:7

Those who boast about the useless idols they worship are terribly ashamed, and all the false gods bow down to the LORD.

Isaiah 26:11

Your hand is raised and ready to punish them, but they don't see it. Put them to shame! Show how much you care for us and throw them into the fire intended for your enemies.

Isaiah 41:24

You idols are nothing, and you are powerless. To worship you would be disgusting.

Isaiah 41:29

They are nothing, and they can do nothing— they are less than a passing breeze.

Isaiah 42:17

Everyone who worships idols as though they were gods will be terribly ashamed.

Isaiah 42:18

You people are deaf and blind, but the LORD commands you to listen and to see.

Isaiah 43:8

Bring my people together. They have eyes and ears, but they can't see or hear.

Isaiah 43:9

Tell everyone of every nation to gather around. None of them can honestly say, “We told you so!” If someone heard them say this, then tell us about it now.

Isaiah 44:11

Everyone who makes idols and all who worship them are mere humans, who will end up sadly disappointed. Let them face me in court and be terrified.

Isaiah 44:18

Those who worship idols are stupid and blind!

Isaiah 44:20

How can anyone be stupid enough to trust something that can be burnt to ashes? No one can save themselves like that. Don't they realize that the idols they hold in their hands are not really gods?

Isaiah 45:16

Anyone who makes idols will be confused and terribly disgraced.

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 57:12

You think you're so good, but I'll point out the truth.

Isaiah 65:13

I, the LORD God, will give food and drink to my servants, and they will celebrate. But all of you sinners will go hungry and thirsty, overcome with disgrace.

Jeremiah 14:22

Idols can't send rain, and showers don't fall by themselves. Only you control the rain, so we put our trust in you, the LORD our God.

Jeremiah 2:26

You and your leaders are more disgraceful than thieves— you and your kings, your priests and prophets

Daniel 11:38

and worship only the so called god of fortresses, who was unknown to his ancestors. And he will honour it with gold, silver, precious stones, and other costly gifts.

Daniel 5:23

Instead, you turned against him and ordered the cups from his temple to be brought here, so that you and your wives and officials could drink wine from them. You praised idols made of silver, gold, bronze, iron, wood, and stone, even though they cannot see or hear or think. You refused to worship the God who gives you breath and controls everything you do.

Romans 1:22

They claim to be wise, but they are fools.

1 Corinthians 8:4

Even though food is offered to idols, we know that none of the idols in this world are alive. After all, there is only one God.

2 Corinthians 4:4

The god who rules this world has blinded the minds of unbelievers. They cannot see the light, which is the good news about our glorious Christ, who shows what God is like.

Ephesians 4:18

Their minds are in the dark, and they are stubborn and ignorant and have missed out on the life that comes from God. They no longer have any feelings about what is right,

Ephesians 5:8

You used to be like people living in the dark, but now you are people of the light because you belong to the Lord. So act like people of the light

Deuteronomy 4:28

There you will have to worship gods made of wood and stone, and these are nothing but idols that can't see or hear or eat or smell.