2 Kings 19:18 Meaning
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.
Context Explained
16LORD, bow down thine ear, and hear: open, LORD, thine eyes, and see: and hear the words of Sennacherib, which hath sent him to reproach the living God.
17Of a truth, LORD, the kings of Assyria have destroyed the nations and their lands,
18And 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.
19Now therefore, O LORD our God, I beseech thee, save thou us out of his hand, that all the kingdoms of the earth may know that thou art the LORD God, even thou only.
20Then Isaiah the son of Amoz sent to Hezekiah, saying, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, That which thou hast prayed to me against Sennacherib king of Assyria I have heard.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Isaiah 44:9
Both verses address the futility of worshipping idols made by human hands.
Jeremiah 10:3
This verse explains that idols are crafted by men and have no true power.
1 Corinthians 8:4
This New Testament verse reinforces the idea that idols are not real and have no significance.
Source: 2 Kings 19:18