Isaiah 45:16
New International Version
All the makers of idols will be put to shame and disgraced; they will go off into disgrace together.

New Living Translation
All craftsmen who make idols will be humiliated. They will all be disgraced together.

English Standard Version
All of them are put to shame and confounded; the makers of idols go in confusion together.

Berean Standard Bible
They will all be put to shame and humiliated; the makers of idols will depart together in disgrace.

King James Bible
They shall be ashamed, and also confounded, all of them: they shall go to confusion together that are makers of idols.

New King James Version
They shall be ashamed And also disgraced, all of them; They shall go in confusion together, Who are makers of idols.

New American Standard Bible
They will be put to shame and even humiliated, all of them; The manufacturers of idols will go away together in humiliation.

NASB 1995
They will be put to shame and even humiliated, all of them; The manufacturers of idols will go away together in humiliation.

NASB 1977
They will be put to shame and even humiliated, all of them; The manufacturers of idols will go away together in humiliation.

Legacy Standard Bible
They will be put to shame and even dishonored, all of them; The craftsmen of idols will go away together in dishonor.

Amplified Bible
They will be put to shame and also humiliated, all of them; They who make idols will go away together in humiliation.

Christian Standard Bible
All of them are put to shame, even humiliated; the makers of idols go in humiliation together.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
All of them are put to shame, even humiliated; the makers of idols go in humiliation together.

American Standard Version
They shall be put to shame, yea, confounded, all of them; they shall go into confusion together that are makers of idols.

Contemporary English Version
Anyone who makes idols will be confused and terribly disgraced.

English Revised Version
They shall be ashamed, yea, confounded, all of them: they shall go into confusion together that are makers of idols.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Those who make idols will be ashamed and disgraced. They will go away completely disgraced.

Good News Translation
Those who make idols will all be ashamed; all of them will be disgraced.

International Standard Version
All of them will be put to shame—indeed, disgraced! The makers of idols will go off in disgrace together.

Majority Standard Bible
They will all be put to shame and humiliated; the makers of idols will depart together in disgrace.

NET Bible
They will all be ashamed and embarrassed; those who fashion idols will all be humiliated.

New Heart English Bible
They will be disappointed, yes, confounded, all of them. Those who are makers of idols will go into confusion together.

Webster's Bible Translation
They shall be ashamed, and also confounded, all of them: they shall go to confusion together that are makers of idols.

World English Bible
They will be disappointed, yes, confounded, all of them. Those who are makers of idols will go into confusion together.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
They have been ashamed, "" And they have even blushed—all of them, "" Those carving images have gone together in confusion.

Young's Literal Translation
They have been ashamed, And they have even blushed -- all of them, Together gone in confusion have those carving images.

Smith's Literal Translation
They were ashamed and also disgraced, all of them: together they went in shame the workmen of images.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
They are all confounded and ashamed: the forgers of errors are gone together into confusion.

Catholic Public Domain Version
They have all been confounded and should be ashamed! These fabricators of errors have departed together into confusion!

New American Bible
They are put to shame and disgrace, all of them; they go in disgrace who carve images.

New Revised Standard Version
All of them are put to shame and confounded, the makers of idols go in confusion together.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
They who walk in confusion and make idols are all ashamed and confounded together;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
They have been ashamed and have been put to shame, all as one, who walk in shame and are forming idols
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
They shall be ashamed, yea, confounded, all of them; They shall go in confusion together that are makers of idols.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
All that are opposed to him shall be ashamed and confounded, and shall walk in shame: ye isles, keep a feast to me.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
God Calls Cyrus
15Truly You are a God who hides Himself, O God of Israel, the Savior. 16They will all be put to shame and humiliated; the makers of idols will depart together in disgrace. 17But Israel will be saved by the LORD with an everlasting salvation; you will not be put to shame or humiliated, to ages everlasting.…

Cross References
Psalm 97:7
All worshipers of images are put to shame—those who boast in idols. Worship Him, all you gods!

Jeremiah 10:14-15
Every man is senseless and devoid of knowledge; every goldsmith is put to shame by his idols. For his molten images are a fraud, and there is no breath in them. / They are worthless, a work to be mocked. In the time of their punishment they will perish.

Isaiah 44:9-11
All makers of idols are nothing, and the things they treasure are worthless. Their witnesses fail to see or comprehend, so they are put to shame. / Who fashions a god or casts an idol which profits him nothing? / Behold, all his companions will be put to shame, for the craftsmen themselves are only human. Let them all assemble and take their stand; they will all be brought to terror and shame.

Isaiah 42:17
But those who trust in idols and say to molten images, ‘You are our gods!’ will be turned back in utter shame.

Psalm 115:4-8
Their idols are silver and gold, made by the hands of men. / They have mouths, but cannot speak; they have eyes, but cannot see; / they have ears, but cannot hear; they have noses, but cannot smell; ...

Psalm 135:15-18
The idols of the nations are silver and gold, made by the hands of men. / They have mouths, but cannot speak; they have eyes, but cannot see; / they have ears, but cannot hear; nor is there breath in their mouths. ...

Habakkuk 2:18-19
What use is an idol, that a craftsman should carve it—or an image, a teacher of lies? For its maker trusts in his own creation; he makes idols that cannot speak. / Woe to him who says to wood, ‘Awake!’ or to silent stone, ‘Arise!’ Can it give guidance? Behold, it is overlaid with gold and silver, yet there is no breath in it at all.”

1 Corinthians 8:4-6
So about eating food sacrificed to idols: We know that an idol is nothing at all in the world, and that there is no God but one. / For even if there are so-called gods, whether in heaven or on earth (as there are many so-called gods and lords), / yet for us there is but one God, the Father, from whom all things came and for whom we exist. And there is but one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things came and through whom we exist.

Romans 1:21-23
For although they knew God, they neither glorified Him as God nor gave thanks to Him, but they became futile in their thinking and darkened in their foolish hearts. / Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools, / and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images of mortal man and birds and animals and reptiles.

1 Corinthians 10:19-20
Am I suggesting, then, that food sacrificed to an idol is anything, or that an idol is anything? / No, but the sacrifices of pagans are offered to demons, not to God. And I do not want you to be participants with demons.

Deuteronomy 32:21
They have provoked My jealousy by that which is not God; they have enraged Me with their worthless idols. So I will make them jealous by those who are not a people; I will make them angry by a nation without understanding.

2 Kings 19:18
They have cast their gods into the fire and destroyed them, for they were not gods, but only wood and stone—the work of human hands.

Jeremiah 51:17-18
Every man is senseless and devoid of knowledge; every goldsmith is put to shame by his idols. For his molten images are a fraud, and there is no breath in them. / They are worthless, a work to be mocked. In the time of their punishment they will perish.

Revelation 9:20
Now the rest of mankind who were not killed by these plagues still did not repent of the works of their hands. They did not stop worshiping demons and idols of gold, silver, bronze, stone, and wood, which cannot see or hear or walk.

Revelation 18:14-15
And they will say: “The fruit of your soul’s desire has departed from you; all your luxury and splendor have vanished, never to be seen again.” / The merchants who sold these things and gained their wealth from her will stand at a distance, in fear of her torment. They will weep and mourn,


Treasury of Scripture

They shall be ashamed, and also confounded, all of them: they shall go to confusion together that are makers of idols.

Isaiah 45:20
Assemble yourselves and come; draw near together, ye that are escaped of the nations: they have no knowledge that set up the wood of their graven image, and pray unto a god that cannot save.

Isaiah 41:19
I will plant in the wilderness the cedar, the shittah tree, and the myrtle, and the oil tree; I will set in the desert the fir tree, and the pine, and the box tree together:

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.

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Isaiah 45
1. God calls Cyrus for his church's sake
5. By his omnipotence he challenges obedience
20. He convinces the idols of vanity by his saving power














They will all be put to shame and humiliated;
This phrase speaks to the ultimate fate of those who oppose God and rely on false gods or idols. In the context of Isaiah, the prophet is addressing the people of Israel and the surrounding nations, emphasizing the futility of idol worship. The shame and humiliation refer to the realization of their error and the exposure of their false beliefs. This theme is consistent throughout the Bible, where reliance on anything other than God leads to downfall (e.g., Psalm 97:7, Jeremiah 10:14). The prophetic nature of this statement also points to the eschatological judgment where all falsehood will be exposed.

the makers of idols
The makers of idols were craftsmen who created physical representations of deities, which were common in ancient Near Eastern cultures. These idols were often made of wood, stone, or metal and were believed to house the spirit of the deity they represented. The Bible consistently condemns idol-making as a direct violation of the first and second commandments (Exodus 20:3-4). This phrase highlights the futility and sinfulness of creating and worshiping idols, as they are man-made and powerless (Isaiah 44:9-20). The New Testament continues this theme, warning against idolatry in any form (1 Corinthians 10:14).

will depart together in disgrace.
This phrase indicates a collective downfall of idol makers and worshipers. The disgrace is not just personal but communal, as entire societies that turn away from God will face judgment. Historically, this can be seen in the fall of empires and cultures that were steeped in idolatry, such as Babylon. Theologically, it underscores the biblical principle that those who do not honor God will ultimately face His judgment (Romans 1:18-23). This also serves as a warning to believers to remain faithful and avoid the pitfalls of idolatry, whether literal or metaphorical, such as placing anything above God in one's life.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Isaiah
A major prophet in the Old Testament, Isaiah is the author of the book that bears his name. He prophesied during the reigns of several kings of Judah and is known for his messages of both judgment and hope.

2. Idol Makers
These are individuals or groups who create idols, which are physical representations of false gods. In the context of Isaiah, they represent those who turn away from the true God to worship man-made objects.

3. Israel
The nation chosen by God, often addressed in Isaiah's prophecies. Israel is called to be a light to the nations but frequently falls into idolatry.

4. Babylon
Although not directly mentioned in this verse, Babylon is a significant backdrop in Isaiah's prophecies, representing a center of idolatry and opposition to God.

5. Cyrus
The Persian king mentioned earlier in Isaiah 45, who is used by God to deliver Israel from Babylonian captivity. His role highlights God's sovereignty over nations and rulers.
Teaching Points
The Futility of Idolatry
Idolatry leads to shame and disgrace because it is a rejection of the true God for something powerless and false.

God's Sovereignty Over Nations
God uses even pagan rulers like Cyrus to accomplish His purposes, demonstrating His control over history and nations.

The Call to Exclusive Worship
Believers are called to worship God alone, avoiding modern forms of idolatry such as materialism, power, or self-worship.

The Consequences of Idolatry
Turning away from God to idols results in spiritual blindness and separation from the life God intends for His people.

Hope in God's Deliverance
Just as God delivered Israel from Babylon, He offers deliverance from the bondage of sin and idolatry through Jesus Christ.Verse 16. - They shall be ashamed... shall go to confusion; rather, ore ashamed... are gone to confusion - the "perfect of prophetic certainty." While the heathen that join themselves to Israel partake of their glory and salvation, such as abide by their idols are covered with shame and confusion.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
They will all
כֻּלָּ֑ם (kul·lām)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

be put to shame
בּ֥וֹשׁוּ (bō·wō·šū)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 954: To pale, to be ashamed, to be disappointed, delayed

and
וְגַֽם־ (wə·ḡam-)
Conjunctive waw | Conjunction
Strong's 1571: Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and

humiliated;
נִכְלְמ֖וּ (niḵ·lə·mū)
Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 3637: To wound, to taunt, insult

the makers
חָרָשֵׁ֖י (ḥā·rā·šê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 2796: A fabricator, any material

of idols
צִירִֽים׃ (ṣî·rîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 6736: A form, an, image

will go away
הָלְכ֣וּ (hā·lə·ḵū)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk

together
יַחְדָּו֙ (yaḥ·dāw)
Adverb
Strong's 3162: A unit, unitedly

in disgrace.
בַכְּלִמָּ֔ה (ḇak·kə·lim·māh)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 3639: Insult, reproach, ignominy


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