Jeremiah 10:4

Good News Translation (US Version)

and decorated with silver and gold. It is fastened down with nails to keep it from falling over.

Cross References

Isaiah 46:7

They lift it to their shoulders and carry it; they put it in place, and there it stands, unable to move from where it is. If any pray to it, it cannot answer or save them from disaster.

Isaiah 44:12

The metalworker takes a piece of metal and works with it over a fire. His strong arm swings a hammer to pound the metal into shape. As he works, he gets hungry, thirsty, and tired.

Psalm 135:15

The gods of the nations are made of silver and gold; they are formed by human hands.

Psalm 115:4

Their gods are made of silver and gold, formed by human hands.

Isaiah 46:6

People open their purses and pour out gold; they weigh out silver on the scales. They hire a goldsmith to make a god; then they bow down and worship it.

Hosea 13:2

They still keep on sinning by making metal images to worship—idols of silver, designed by human minds, made by human hands. And then they say, “Offer sacrifices to them!” How can anyone kiss those idols—idols in the shape of bulls!

Habakkuk 2:19

You are doomed! You say to a piece of wood, “Wake up!” or to a block of stone, “Get up!” Can an idol reveal anything to you? It may be covered with silver and gold, but there is no life in it.