Psalm 135:15-18 Part 2 of 3

The idols of the nations are merely things of silver and gold,

    shaped by human hands.

They have mouths but cannot speak,

    and eyes but cannot see.

They have ears but cannot hear,

    and mouths but cannot breathe.

And those who make idols are just like them,

    as are all who trust in them. 

     

They have mouths but cannot speak, and eyes but cannot see. 

Psalm 115:5

They have mouths but cannot speak,

    and eyes but cannot see.

Isaiah 41:28-29  

"Not one of your idols told you this.

    Not one gave any answer when I asked."

See, they are all foolish, worthless things.

    All your idols are as empty as the wind.  (see all Isaiah 41)

Isaiah 44:16-17  

He burns part of the tree to roast his meat

    and to keep himself warm.

    He says, "Ah, that fire feels good."

Then he takes what's left

    and makes his god: a carved idol!

He falls down in front of it,

    worshiping and praying to it.

"Rescue me!" he says.

    "You are my god!"  (see Isaiah 44:6-20)

Isaiah 45:20  

"Gather together and come,

    you fugitives from surrounding nations.

What fools they are who carry around their wooden idols

    and pray to gods that cannot save!  (see Isaiah 45:14-25)

 

They have ears but cannot hear, and mouths but cannot breathe.  

Psalm 115:6-7  

They have ears but cannot hear,

    and noses but cannot smell.

They have hands but cannot feel,

    and feet but cannot walk, 

    and throats but cannot make a sound.

1 Corinthians 12:1-2  

    Now, dear brothers and sisters, regarding your question about the special abilities the Spirit gives us. I don't want you to misunderstand this. You know that when you were still pagans, you were led astray and swept along in worshiping speechless idols. So I want you to know that no one speaking by the Spirit of God will curse Jesus, and no one can say Jesus is Lord, except by the Holy Spirit.  (see all 1 Corinthians 12)

     

(parentheses are mine)

 

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