Isaiah 40:19
40:18 To whom then will ye liken God? or what likeness will ye compare unto him?The workman melteth a graven image, and the goldsmith spreadeth it over with gold, and casteth silver chains.
KJV
A workman has cast an image, and the goldsmith overlays it with gold, and casts silver chains for it.
The workman melteth a graven image, and the goldsmith spreadeth it over with gold, and casteth silver chains.
The workman melts a graven image, and the goldsmith spreads it over with gold, and casts silver chains.
What does Isaiah 40:19 mean?
Isaiah 40:19 is a verse in the book of Isaiah, in the Old Testament. In the original Hebrew, key words include חָרָשׁ (chârâsh), נָסַךְ (nâçak), פֶּסֶל (peçel).
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Silver spread into plates is brought from Tarshish, and gold from Uphaz, the work of the workman, and of the hands of the founder: blue and purple is their clothing: they are all the work of cunning men.
Deuteronomy 27:15Cursed be the man that maketh any graven or molten image, an abomination unto the LORD, the work of the hands of the craftsman, and putteth it in a secret place. And all the people shall answer and say, Amen.
Exodus 11:2Speak now in the ears of the people, and let every man borrow of his neighbour, and every woman of her neighbour, jewels of silver, and jewels of gold.
Exodus 12:35And the children of Israel did according to the word of Moses; and they borrowed of the Egyptians jewels of silver, and jewels of gold, and raiment:
Exodus 20:23Ye shall not make with me gods of silver, neither shall ye make unto you gods of gold.
Exodus 25:29And thou shalt make the dishes thereof, and spoons thereof, and covers thereof, and bowls thereof, to cover withal: of pure gold shalt thou make them. to: or, to pour out withal
Exodus 28:11With the work of an engraver in stone, like the engravings of a signet, shalt thou engrave the two stones with the names of the children of Israel: thou shalt make them to be set in ouches of gold.
Exodus 3:22But every woman shall borrow of her neighbour, and of her that sojourneth in her house, jewels of silver, and jewels of gold, and raiment: and ye shall put them upon your sons, and upon your daughters; and ye shall spoil the Egyptians. the Egyptians: or, Egypt
Frequently asked questions
What does Isaiah 40:19 say?
Isaiah 40:19 (King James Version) reads: "The workman melteth a graven image, and the goldsmith spreadeth it over with gold, and casteth silver chains."
Is Isaiah 40:19 in the Old or New Testament?
Isaiah 40:19 is in the Old Testament of the Bible, in the book of Isaiah.
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