Isaías 44:17

17 Con el resto hace un dios, su ídolo;se postra ante él y lo adora.Y suplicante le dice:«Sálvame, pues tú eres mi dios».

Isaías 44:17 Meaning and Commentary

Isaiah 44:17

And the residue thereof he maketh a god, even his graven
image
What remains of the tree, that is not consumed by making a fire to warm with, by heating the oven to bake bread with, and by using it in the kitchen to roast meat with, this is made an image of, and being graved and carved, is called a god, and worshipped; though it is of the same matter, and of the same nature, with that which was used for warming, baking, and roasting: he falleth down unto it, and worshippeth it, and prayeth unto it, and
saith, deliver me, for thou art my god;
he bows unto it, falls down on his knees, and spreads out his hands, and lifts them up, and uses all the gestures of adoration; yea, makes a formal address in prayer and supplication, and particularly requests that he would deliver him from present danger and distresses, of whatsoever kind he was attended with; declaring at the same time he was his god, in whom he trusted, and from whom he expected relief and help. Monstrous stupidity!

Isaías 44:17 In-Context

15 Al hombre le sirve de combustible,y toma una parte para calentarse;enciende un fuego y hornea pan.Pero también labra un dios y lo adora;hace un ídolo y se postra ante él.

16 La mitad de la madera la quema en el fuego,sobre esa mitad prepara su comida;asa la carne y se sacia.También se calienta y dice:«¡Ah! Ya voy entrando en calor,mientras contemplo las llamas».

17 Con el resto hace un dios, su ídolo;se postra ante él y lo adora.Y suplicante le dice:«Sálvame, pues tú eres mi dios».

18 No saben nada, no entienden nada;sus ojos están velados, y no ven;su mente está cerrada, y no entienden.

19 Les falta conocimiento y entendimiento;no se ponen a pensar ni a decir:«Usé la mitad para combustible;incluso horneé pan sobre las brasas,asé carne y la comí.¿Y haré algo abominable con lo que queda?¿Me postraré ante un pedazo de madera?»