Isaiah 40:20

He that is so impoverished that he hath no oblation chooseth a tree that will not rot; he seeketh unto him a cunning workman to prepare a graven image, that shall not be moved.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Isaiah 40:20

BSB
To one bereft of an offering who chooses wood that will not rot, who seeks a skilled craftsman to set up an idol that will not topple?
AKJV
He that is so impoverished that he has no oblation chooses a tree that will not rot; he seeks to him a cunning workman to prepare a graven image, that shall not be moved.
CPDV
He has chosen strong wood that will not decay. The skillful artisan seeks a way to set up an idol that cannot be moved.
ERV
He that is too impoverished for such an oblation chooseth a tree that will not rot; he seeketh unto him a cunning workman to set up a graven image, that shall not be moved.
NHEB
He who is too impoverished for such an offering chooses a tree that will not rot. He seeks a skillful workman to set up an engraved image for him that will not be moved.
SMT
And he being poor of oblation will choose wood that will not be rotten; he will seek to him a wise artificer to prepare a carved image that will not shake.

Commentary for Isaiah 40:20

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Overview of Isaiah 40:20
Summary
Poor people commission durable wooden idols
Event
Idol commission described
Estimated Time Period
c. 700 BC
Category
Teaching