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Both the idols and their owners are bowed down. The gods cannot protect the people, and the people cannot protect the gods. They go off into captivity together.
2
The gods cower; they crouch together; they are not able to rescue the burden, but they themselves go into captivity.
Isaiah 46:2 In-Context
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Bel bows down, Nebo stoops low; their idols are borne by beasts of burden.The images that are carried about are burdensome, a burden for the weary.
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They stoop and bow down together; unable to rescue the burden, they themselves go off into captivity.
3
“Listen to me, you descendants of Jacob, all the remnant of the people of Israel, you whom I have upheld since your birth, and have carried since you were born.
4
Even to your old age and gray hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you.
5
“With whom will you compare me or count me equal? To whom will you liken me that we may be compared?
Cross References 1
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S Judges 18:17-18; S 2 Samuel 5:21; Jeremiah 51:47