What does Isaiah 46:7 reveal about the limitations of idols compared to God? Setting the Scene Isaiah 46 exposes the emptiness of Babylon’s gods and highlights the unrivaled supremacy of the LORD. Verse 7 captures the absurdity of worshiping what human hands have fashioned. Isaiah 46:7—The Verse “They lift it to their shoulders and carry it; they set it in its place, and there it stands. It cannot move from its spot. If one cries out to it, it does not answer; it cannot save him from his troubles.” What Isaiah 46:7 Highlights about Idols • Dependent on people: an idol must be lifted, carried, and positioned. • Stationary and inert: once set down, it “cannot move from its spot.” • Silent and unresponsive: “it does not answer.” • Powerless to rescue: “it cannot save him from his troubles.” How God Stands in Total Contrast • Self-existent and self-sustaining (Exodus 3:14). • Omnipresent, never confined to one place (Jeremiah 23:24; Acts 17:24). • Hears and answers prayer (Psalm 34:4–6; 1 John 5:14–15). • Mighty to save, delivering His people again and again (Isaiah 43:11; Psalm 18:2). Further Scriptures Reinforcing the Same Truth • Psalm 115:4–8 — idols “have mouths but cannot speak… those who make them become like them.” • Jeremiah 10:5–6 — idols “cannot do evil, nor can they do any good,” but “there is none like You, O LORD.” • 1 Kings 18:26–39 — Baal remains silent; the LORD answers by fire. • Psalm 121:1–4 — the Keeper of Israel “will neither slumber nor sleep.” Key Takeaways • Idols rely on human strength; God sustains all things by His own power. • Idols occupy space; God fills heaven and earth. • Idols remain mute; God speaks through His Word and Spirit. • Idols cannot save; God alone redeems and delivers. |
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