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Isaiah 37:19 ยท KJV

"And have cast their gods into the fire: for they were no gods, but the work of men's hands, wood and stone: therefore they have destroyed them."

King James Version

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Passage Context

17Incline thine ear, O LORD, and hear; open thine eyes, O LORD, and see: and hear all the words of Sennacherib, which hath sent to reproach the living God.
18Of a truth, LORD, the kings of Assyria have laid waste all the nations, and their countries,
19And have cast their gods into the fire: for they were no gods, but the work of men's hands, wood and stone: therefore they have destroyed them.
20Now therefore, O LORD our God, save us from his hand, that all the kingdoms of the earth may know that thou art the LORD, even thou only.
21Then Isaiah the son of Amoz sent unto Hezekiah, saying, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Whereas thou hast prayed to me against Sennacherib king of Assyria:

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you view the idols in your life?

2

What does trusting in God mean for you?

3

When have you seen the consequences of relying on human strength?

Life Application

faith

Evaluate what you place your trust in and consider turning to God for strength.

idolatry

Identify modern-day idols in your life and seek to dismantle them.

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