Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Isaiah 44:12 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Isaiah 44:12 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Isaiah chapter 44 verse 12 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The smith with the tongs both worketh in the coals, and fashioneth it with hammers, and worketh it with the strength of his arms: yea, he is hungry, and his strength faileth: he drinketh no water, and is faint. with the tongs: or, with an axe”
Isaiah 44:12 (KJV)
Commentary on Isaiah 44:12
The satire becomes vivid: the smith works with tongs in coals, fashions iron with hammers, works with his strong arm, then grows hungry and weak. The irony is devastating - the god-maker exhausts himself creating a 'god' that cannot give him strength. His thirst and faintness contrast with God who never faints or grows weary (40:28).
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Isaiah 44:12
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“and the goldsmith overlays it with gold”
“Be strong!”
“and weigh silver in the balance. They hire a goldsmith”
“the work of the hands of the workman with the axe.”
“isn't it of Yahweh of Armies that the peoples labor for the fire”
“and have worshiped it”
“and fashioned it with an engraving tool”