Isaiah 31:7
Isaiah 31:7 in Multiple Translations
For on that day, every one of you will reject the idols of silver and gold that your own hands have sinfully made.
For in that day every man shall cast away his idols of silver, and his idols of gold, which your own hands have made unto you for a sin.
For in that day they shall cast away every man his idols of silver, and his idols of gold, which your own hands have made unto you for a sin.
For in that day they will all give up their images of silver and of gold, the sin which they made for themselves.
For at that time every one of you will throw away all the idols of silver and gold made by your own sinful hands.
For in that day euery man shall cast out his idoles of siluer, and his idoles of golde, which your handes haue made you, euen a sinne.
For in that day despise doth each His idols of silver, and his idols of gold, That your hands made to you — a sin.
For in that day everyone shall cast away his idols of silver and his idols of gold—sin which your own hands have made for you.
For in that day every man shall cast away his idols of silver, and his idols of gold, which your own hands have made to you for a sin.
For in that day a man shall cast away his idols of silver, and his idols of gold, which your hands have made for you to sin.
When you do that, each of you will throw away the idols that you [SYN] have sinned by making, idols that are covered with silver and gold.
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Study Notes — Isaiah 31:7
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Context — Woe to Those Who Rely on Egypt
7For on that day, every one of you will reject the idols of silver and gold that your own hands have sinfully made.
8“Then Assyria will fall, but not by the sword of man; a sword will devour them, but not one made by mortals. They will flee before the sword, and their young men will be put to forced labor. 9Their rock will pass away for fear, and their princes will panic at the sight of the battle standard,” declares the LORD, whose fire is in Zion, whose furnace is in Jerusalem.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Isaiah 30:22 | So you will desecrate your silver-plated idols and your gold-plated images. You will throw them away like menstrual cloths, saying to them, “Be gone!” |
| 2 | Isaiah 2:20 | In that day men will cast away to the moles and bats their idols of silver and gold— the idols they made to worship. |
| 3 | Ezekiel 36:25 | I will also sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean. I will cleanse you from all your impurities and all your idols. |
| 4 | Deuteronomy 7:25 | You must burn up the images of their gods; do not covet the silver and gold that is on them or take it for yourselves, or you will be ensnared by it; for it is detestable to the LORD your God. |
| 5 | Hosea 14:8 | O Ephraim, what have I to do anymore with idols? It is I who answer and watch over him. I am like a flourishing cypress; your fruit comes from Me. |
| 6 | 1 Kings 12:28–30 | After seeking advice, the king made two golden calves and said to the people, “Going up to Jerusalem is too much for you. Here, O Israel, are your gods, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt.” One calf he set up in Bethel, and the other in Dan. And this thing became a sin; the people walked as far as Dan to worship before one of the calves. |
| 7 | Hosea 8:11 | Though Ephraim multiplied the altars for sin, they became his altars for sinning. |
Isaiah 31:7 Summary
[Isaiah 31:7 is telling us that one day, we will all turn away from the false gods and idols that we have made for ourselves, and turn towards the one true God. This means letting go of the things that we have put in place of God, such as money, possessions, or relationships, and instead putting our trust in Him, as seen in Psalm 20:7. It's a call to repentance and a reminder that God is the only one who is worthy of our worship, as stated in Revelation 4:11. By turning away from our idols, we can experience the freedom and joy that comes from following God, as seen in Galatians 5:1 and Psalm 16:11.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to reject idols of silver and gold?
Rejecting idols of silver and gold means turning away from false gods and man-made objects of worship, as seen in Isaiah 31:7, and instead turning to the one true God, as commanded in Exodus 20:3-5 and Deuteronomy 5:7-9.
Why does the verse say the idols were 'sinfully made'?
The verse says the idols were 'sinfully made' because creating and worshiping idols is a sin against God, as stated in Deuteronomy 27:15, and goes against God's command to have no other gods before Him, as seen in Exodus 20:3.
What is the significance of the phrase 'on that day' in Isaiah 31:7?
The phrase 'on that day' refers to a future time of judgment and redemption, as seen in Isaiah 2:11 and Isaiah 11:10-11, when God will intervene in human history and bring about a turning away from idols and a turning towards Him.
How does this verse relate to our lives today?
This verse reminds us that we all have idols in our lives, whether they be material possessions, relationships, or desires, and that we need to turn away from these false gods and turn to the one true God, as seen in 1 John 5:21 and Matthew 6:24.
Reflection Questions
- What are some 'idols' in my life that I need to reject, and how can I turn away from them?
- How can I ensure that I am not creating or worshiping 'idols' in my heart, as spoken of in Ezekiel 14:3-5?
- What does it mean to 'sinfully make' something, and how can I avoid doing so in my own life?
- How can I cultivate a heart that is receptive to God's command to turn away from idols and turn towards Him, as seen in Isaiah 55:6-7?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 31:7
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 31:7
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 31:7
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 31:7
Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 31:7
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 31:7
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 31:7
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 31:7
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 31:7
Sermons on Isaiah 31:7
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So Exceeding Angry With Himself by Thomas Brooks | Thomas Brooks emphasizes the profound anger that true penitents feel towards their own sins, illustrating that this self-directed anger is far greater than any frustration they may |
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A Secret Virtue and Power by Thomas Brooks | Thomas Brooks emphasizes the transformative power of private communion with God, illustrating how such intimacy leads to a profound hatred for sin and idolatry. He argues that true |
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A Devil in an Angel's Dress by Thomas Brooks | Thomas Brooks emphasizes the necessity of true repentance, which involves turning away from every sin, not just some. He illustrates that partial repentance, like that of Herod and |
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Making a Real Soldier by Robert B. Thompson | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of fully committing oneself to serving God. He shares a personal experience of realizing that the people in the church were no |
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To the Moles and to the Bats! by Thomas Brooks | Thomas Brooks emphasizes the transformative power of God in the lives of His people, illustrating how, in a day of divine exaltation, believers will reject their idols—symbolized b |
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The Mole by Harriet N. Cook | Harriet N. Cook discusses the significance of the mole as mentioned in the Bible, particularly in Isaiah, where idols are cast to the moles and bats, symbolizing the abandonment of |
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The Only Place of Safety by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes that throughout history, many have believed they can withstand calamities without faith in God, likening them to the spiritually blind described by Isaia |




