Isaiah 57:5 Meaning
Enflaming yourselves with idols under every green tree, slaying the children in the valleys under the clifts of the rocks?
Context Explained
3But draw near hither, ye sons of the sorceress, the seed of the adulterer and the whore.
4Against whom do ye sport yourselves? against whom make ye a wide mouth, and draw out the tongue? are ye not children of transgression, a seed of falsehood,
5Enflaming yourselves with idols under every green tree, slaying the children in the valleys under the clifts of the rocks?
6Among the smooth stones of the stream is thy portion; they, they are thy lot: even to them hast thou poured a drink offering, thou hast offered a meat offering. Should I receive comfort in these?
7Upon a lofty and high mountain hast thou set thy bed: even thither wentest thou up to offer sacrifice.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Jeremiah 7:31
Both verses condemn the practice of child sacrifice and idolatry.
1 Corinthians 10:20
Paul explains that sacrifices to idols are ultimately sacrifices to demons.
Romans 1:21-23
This passage discusses the consequences of turning away from God to idolatry.
Source: Isaiah 57:5