Isaiah 42:17

They shall be turned back, they shall be greatly ashamed, that trust in graven images, that say to the molten images, Ye are our gods.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Isaiah 42:17

BSB
But those who trust in idols and say to molten images, 'You are our gods!' will be turned back in utter shame.
AKJV
They shall be turned back, they shall be greatly ashamed, that trust in graven images, that say to the molten images, You are our gods.
CPDV
They have been converted again. Let those who trust in graven idols be greatly confounded, for they say to a molten thing, "You are our god."
ERV
They shall be turned back, they shall be greatly ashamed, that trust in graven images, that say unto molten images, Ye are our gods.
NHEB
"Those who trust in engraved images, who tell molten images, 'You are our gods' will be turned back. They will be utterly disappointed.
SMT
They were turned back, they will be ashamed with shame, trusting in the carved image, saying to the molten image, Thou our God.

Commentary for Isaiah 42:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Isaiah 42:17
Summary
Idolaters experience humiliation upon discovering idol insufficiency
Event
Idol worshippers become ashamed
Estimated Time Period
Prophecy context, c. 700 BC
Category
Judgment