Isaiah 44:15
Isaiah 44:15 in Multiple Translations
It serves as fuel for man. He takes some of it to warm himself, and he kindles a fire and bakes his bread; he even fashions it into a god and worships it; he makes an idol and bows down to it.
Then shall it be for a man to burn: for he will take thereof, and warm himself; yea, he kindleth it, and baketh bread; yea, he maketh a god, and worshippeth it; he maketh it a graven image, and falleth down thereto.
Then shall it be for a man to burn; and he taketh thereof, and warmeth himself; yea, he kindleth it, and baketh bread: yea, he maketh a god, and worshippeth it; he maketh it a graven image, and falleth down thereto.
Then it will be used to make a fire, so that a man may get warm; he has the oven heated with it and makes bread: he makes a god with it, to which he gives worship: he makes a pictured image out of it, and goes down on his face before it.
Some wood he burns, to keep him warm and to bake his bread. Then he uses some of the same wood to make a god to worship, an idol he bows down to!
And man burneth thereof: for he will take thereof and warme himselfe: he also kindleth it and baketh bread, yet he maketh a god, and worshippeth it: he maketh it an idole and boweth vnto it.
And it hath been for man to burn, And he taketh of them, and becometh warm, Yea, he kindleth [it], and hath baked bread, Yea, he maketh a god, and boweth himself, He hath made it a graven image, And he falleth down to it.
Then it will be for a man to burn; and he takes some of it and warms himself. Yes, he burns it and bakes bread. Yes, he makes a god and worships it; he makes it a carved image, and falls down to it.
Then shall it be for a man to burn: for he will take of it, and warm himself; indeed he kindleth it , and baketh bread; yes, he maketh a god, and worshipeth it ; he maketh it a graven image, and falleth down to it.
And it hath served men for fuel: he took thereof, and warmed himself: and he kindled it, and baked bread: but of the rest he made a god, and adored it: he made a graven thing, and bowed down before it.
And after he uses part of the tree to make an idol, he uses the other part of the tree to make a fire, either to warm himself or to bake bread. But he uses part of the same tree to make for himself an idol to worship! He makes an idol and then he bows down to worship it.
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Study Notes — Isaiah 44:15
- Context
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- Isaiah 44:15 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 44:15
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 44:15
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 44:15
- Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 44:15
- Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 44:15
- Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 44:15
- Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 44:15
- Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 44:15
- Sermons on Isaiah 44:15
Context — The LORD Has Chosen Israel
15It serves as fuel for man. He takes some of it to warm himself, and he kindles a fire and bakes his bread. He also fashions it into a god and worships it; he makes an idol and bows down to it.
16He burns half of it in the fire, and he roasts meat on that half. He eats the roast and is satisfied. Indeed, he warms himself and says, “Ah! I am warm; I see the fire.” 17From the rest he makes a god, his graven image. He bows down to it and worships; he prays to it and says, “Save me, for you are my god.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 2 Chronicles 25:14 | When Amaziah returned from the slaughter of the Edomites, he brought back the gods of the Seirites, set them up as his own gods, bowed before them, and burned sacrifices to 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 | Judges 2:19 | But when the judge died, the Israelites became even more corrupt than their fathers, going after other gods to serve them and bow down to them. They would not give up their evil practices and stubborn ways. |
| 4 | Isaiah 45:20 | Come, gather together, and draw near, you fugitives from the nations. Ignorant are those who carry idols of wood and pray to a god that cannot save. |
| 5 | Isaiah 44:10 | Who fashions a god or casts an idol which profits him nothing? |
Isaiah 44:15 Summary
Isaiah 44:15 shows us how people can use the same thing for different purposes, like using wood to keep warm or to make an idol. This highlights how foolish it is to worship things we make ourselves instead of the God who made us, as seen in Romans 1:25. It's like taking something ordinary and making it into something it's not meant to be, which is a mistake we can learn from by turning to God and recognizing His power and love, as mentioned in Psalms 96:5. By understanding this, we can focus on worshiping the one true God and not the things He created.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main point of Isaiah 44:15?
The main point of Isaiah 44:15 is to highlight the absurdity of idolatry, where people use the same material for both practical purposes and worship, as seen in the fact that they use wood to warm themselves and also to create idols, a concept also seen in Romans 1:25 where people worship created things instead of the Creator.
Why does the verse mention both the practical uses of wood and the creation of idols?
The verse mentions both to contrast the ordinary, practical uses of wood with the misguided and sinful act of creating idols from the same material, emphasizing the foolishness of idolatry, as also noted in Psalms 115:4-8 where idols are described as useless and unable to act.
How does this verse relate to the broader theme of Isaiah?
This verse fits into the broader theme of Isaiah, which often critiques idolatry and calls people to turn to the one true God, as seen in Isaiah 43:10-12 where God declares His uniqueness and superiority over idols.
What does this verse teach us about human nature?
This verse teaches us that human nature is prone to confusion and sin, as people can take something as ordinary as wood and turn it into an object of worship, highlighting our need for redemption and guidance, as mentioned in Jeremiah 17:9 where the heart is described as deceitful and wicked.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways in which I might be unknowingly idolizing created things, and how can I turn my focus back to the one true God?
- How does the contrast between the practical uses of wood and its use in idolatry challenge my understanding of what is truly worthy of worship?
- In what ways can I apply the lesson of this verse to my daily life, recognizing the difference between created things and the Creator?
- What does this verse reveal about God's view of idolatry, and how should that shape my heart and actions?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 44:15
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 44:15
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 44:15
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 44:15
Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 44:15
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 44:15
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 44:15
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 44:15
Sermons on Isaiah 44:15
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Chosen Vessel - Bible Study & Sermon Preperation by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of King Hezekiah from the book of Second Chronicles. Hezekiah had experienced great spiritual victory, but after that, he became tem |
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Man Made Gods by Chuck Smith | This sermon delves into the book of Revelation, focusing on chapters 8 and 9 which detail the trumpet judgments. It highlights the hardened hearts of those who refuse to repent des |
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(Timeless Doctrines) Revelation's Timeless Doctrines - Part 2 by Denny Kenaston | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that God is not slow in fulfilling His promises, but rather patient, desiring that all people come to repentance. The preacher then discusse |
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Rock Seminar by John Musser | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the power of music, particularly rock music, as a tool of indoctrination. He argues that Satan has devised a beat that is appealing to young |
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Audio Sermon: Recognizing and Dealing With Occult Involvement by Bill McLeod | This sermon delves into the importance of deliverance from demonic afflictions and the need for total surrender to God. It recounts real-life experiences of individuals struggling |
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World Wide Satanic Death by Danny Bond | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of cosmic warfare between fallen angels. He mentions an encounter with an angel who reveals that there are battles with demons, sp |
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Receiving Divine Chastisement by A.W. Pink | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of deities, focusing on the idea of demons or evil spirits with supernatural powers that are neither human nor divine. The preach |






