The uniqueness of God having been set forth, the prophet now turns to the images and the image-makers, overwhelming them with his scorn and ridicule. The passage may be compared with Jeremiah 10:3-10 and Baruch 6:8-72.
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Isaiah 44:9-20
The Pulpit Commentary on Isaiah 44:9-20
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