Isaiah 2:8
Isaiah 2:8 in Multiple Translations
Their land is full of idols; they bow down to the work of their hands, to what their fingers have made.
Their land also is full of idols; they worship the work of their own hands, that which their own fingers have made:
Their land also is full of idols; they worship the work of their own hands, that which their own fingers have made.
Their land is full of images; they give worship to the work of their hands, even to that which their fingers have made.
Their country is full of idols; they bow down and worship what they have made themselves—produced by their own hands!
Their land also was full of idols: they worshipped the worke of their owne hands, which their owne fingers haue made.
And its land is full of idols, To the work of its hands it boweth itself, To that which its fingers have made,
Their land also is full of idols. They worship the work of their own hands, that which their own fingers have made.
Their land also is full of idols; they worship the work of their own hands, that which their own fingers have made:
And their land is filled with horses: and their chariots are innumerable. Their land also is full of idols: they have adored the work of their own hands, which their own fingers have made.
But the land is also full of idols; the people worship things that they have made with their own hands.
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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 2:8
Study Notes — Isaiah 2:8
- Context
- Cross References
- Isaiah 2:8 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 2:8
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 2:8
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 2:8
- Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 2:8
- Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 2:8
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 2:8
- Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 2:8
- Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 2:8
- Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 2:8
- Sermons on Isaiah 2:8
Context — The Day of Reckoning
8Their land is full of idols; they bow down to the work of their hands, to what their fingers have made.
9So mankind is brought low, and man is humbled— do not forgive them! 10Go into the rocks and hide in the dust from the terror of the LORD and the splendor of His majesty.Cross References
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| 1 | Psalms 115:4–8 | Their idols are silver and gold, made by the hands of men. They have mouths, but cannot speak; they have eyes, but cannot see; they have ears, but cannot hear; they have noses, but cannot smell; they have hands, but cannot feel; they have feet, but cannot walk; they cannot even clear their throats. Those who make them become like them, as do all who trust in them. |
| 2 | Revelation 9:20 | Now the rest of mankind who were not killed by these plagues still did not repent of the works of their hands. They did not stop worshiping demons and idols of gold, silver, bronze, stone, and wood, which cannot see or hear or walk. |
| 3 | Jeremiah 2:28 | But where are the gods you made for yourselves? Let them rise up in your time of trouble and save you if they can; for your gods are as numerous as your cities, O Judah. |
| 4 | Isaiah 37:19 | They have cast their gods into the fire and destroyed them, for they were not gods, but only wood and stone—the work of human hands. |
| 5 | 2 Chronicles 28:2–4 | Instead, he walked in the ways of the kings of Israel and even made cast images of the Baals. Moreover, Ahaz burned incense in the Valley of Hinnom and sacrificed his sons in the fire, according to the abominations of the nations that the LORD had driven out before the Israelites. And he sacrificed and burned incense on the high places, on the hills, and under every green tree. |
| 6 | Ezekiel 16:23–25 | Woe! Woe to you, declares the Lord GOD. And in addition to all your other wickedness, you built yourself a mound and made yourself a lofty shrine in every public square. At the head of every street you built your lofty shrines and degraded your beauty. With increasing promiscuity, you spread your legs to all who passed by. |
| 7 | Isaiah 10:10–11 | As my hand seized the idolatrous kingdoms whose images surpassed those of Jerusalem and Samaria, and as I have done to Samaria and its idols, will I not also do to Jerusalem and her idols?” |
| 8 | Hosea 13:2 | Now they sin more and more and make for themselves cast images, idols skillfully made from their silver, all of them the work of craftsmen. People say of them, “They offer human sacrifice and kiss the calves!” |
| 9 | 2 Chronicles 33:3–7 | For he rebuilt the high places that his father Hezekiah had torn down, and he raised up altars for the Baals and made Asherah poles. And he worshiped and served all the host of heaven. Manasseh also built altars in the house of the LORD, of which the LORD had said, “My Name will remain in Jerusalem forever.” In both courtyards of the house of the LORD, he built altars to all the host of heaven. He sacrificed his sons in the fire in the Valley of Hinnom. He practiced sorcery, divination, and witchcraft, and consulted mediums and spiritists. He did great evil in the sight of the LORD, provoking Him to anger. Manasseh even took the carved image he had made and set it up in the house of God, of which God had said to David and his son Solomon, “In this temple and in Jerusalem, which I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel, I will establish My Name forever. |
| 10 | Hosea 12:11 | Is there iniquity in Gilead? They will surely come to nothing. Do they sacrifice bulls in Gilgal? Indeed, their altars will be heaps of stones in the furrows of the field. |
Isaiah 2:8 Summary
Isaiah 2:8 tells us that the people's land is full of idols, which means they have filled their lives with things that are not God. They are worshiping things they have made with their own hands, which is a form of idolatry (as seen in Deuteronomy 4:15-18). This is a warning to us to be careful not to prioritize created things over the Creator, as warned against in Romans 1:25. We must remember to worship God alone, and not the things we have made or the things of this world, and instead seek to honor Him with our lives, as encouraged in Colossians 1:16-17.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for a land to be 'full of idols' in Isaiah 2:8?
In this context, it means that the people have filled their land with objects of worship that are not God, similar to what is described in Deuteronomy 4:15-18, where the Israelites are warned against worshiping idols made by human hands.
Why are the people bowing down to 'the work of their hands' in Isaiah 2:8?
The people are worshiping the very things they have created, which is a form of idolatry, as seen in Romans 1:25, where it is written that people have exchanged the truth of God for a lie and worshiped created things rather than the Creator.
How does this verse relate to the idea of man's rebellion against God?
This verse shows how man's rebellion against God can lead to the worship of false idols, which is a theme that is also seen in Psalm 115:4-8, where it is written that idols are mere creations of human hands and have no power to save or help their worshipers.
What is the significance of the people's fingers having 'made' these idols in Isaiah 2:8?
The fact that the people's fingers have made these idols emphasizes the idea that they are mere human creations, and not divine or supernatural in any way, as seen in Isaiah 44:9-20, where the prophet mocks the idea of worshiping idols made by human hands.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways in which I may be bowing down to 'the work of my hands' in my own life, and how can I turn back to worshiping the one true God?
- How does the idea of idolatry in Isaiah 2:8 relate to the concept of 'idols of the heart' in Ezekiel 14:3-7, and what are some 'idols of the heart' that I may need to confront in my own life?
- In what ways can I prioritize the worship of the one true God in my life, and avoid the temptation to worship created things rather than the Creator, as warned against in Romans 1:25?
- How can I apply the warning of Isaiah 2:8 to my own life, and what are some practical steps I can take to avoid the trap of idolatry?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 2:8
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 2:8
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 2:8
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 2:8
Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 2:8
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 2:8
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 2:8
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 2:8
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 2:8
Sermons on Isaiah 2:8
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Broken Cisterns by Chuck Smith | This sermon emphasizes the importance of worshiping the true and living God, highlighting the dangers of seeking fulfillment in broken cisterns, which represent false beliefs and i |
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The Worship of False Gods by Chuck Smith | This sermon delves into the concept of worship and the nature of false gods that people create, such as the pursuit of recognition, pleasure, money, and sex. It emphasizes the impo |
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Man Made God's by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the tragic truth that many people are caught up in idol worship, specifically idols made of silver and gold. He references the book of Deuter |
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(Through the Bible) Ezekiel 11-15 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that society today is not like the Victorian age or a puritan society. He warns against forsaking God's commandments and living like the peo |
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Unreached Peoples: The Drokpa People of the Himalayas by Paul Hattaway | This sermon delves into the unique traditions and lifestyle of the Drogpa people, who live in a fruitful yet isolated area, practicing ancient customs and idol worship. Despite the |
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The Attributes of God - Part 3 by William MacDonald | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of recognizing the existence of God and our accountability to Him. He argues that if evolution were true and there was no God, |
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Homily 10 by Clement of Rome | Clement of Rome preaches in Tripolis about the dangers of ignorance and error, highlighting the difference between those who worship idols and those who worship the one true God. H |




