Isaiah 37:19 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
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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Related Cross References
Psalm 115:4
This verse describes the nature of idols, similar to Isaiah's assertion.
1 Corinthians 8:4
Paul discusses the reality of idols being nothing, echoing Isaiah's sentiment.
Revelation 21:8
The fate of idolaters is contrasted with the promise of eternal life for believers.
Source: Isaiah 37:19