Jeremiah 10:14 Meaning
Every man is brutish in his knowledge: every founder is confounded by the graven image: for his molten image is falsehood, and there is no breath in them.
Context Explained
12He hath made the earth by his power, he hath established the world by his wisdom, and hath stretched out the heavens by his discretion.
13When he uttereth his voice, there is a multitude of waters in the heavens, and he causeth the vapours to ascend from the ends of the earth; he maketh lightnings with rain, and bringeth forth the wind out of his treasures.
14Every man is brutish in his knowledge: every founder is confounded by the graven image: for his molten image is falsehood, and there is no breath in them.
15They are vanity, and the work of errors: in the time of their visitation they shall perish.
16The portion of Jacob is not like them: for he is the former of all things; and Israel is the rod of his inheritance: The LORD of hosts is his name.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Isaiah 40:18-20
Both passages highlight the absurdity of idol-making and the foolishness of trusting in false gods.
Colossians 2:8
Paul warns against being taken captive by hollow and deceptive philosophy, similar to Jeremiah's critique of idolatry.
Source: Jeremiah 10:14