Their idols were on the beasts and on the cattle. Your carriages were heavily loaded, b A burden to the weary beast. In which you have labored from your youth—, Judg. Even to yourold age, I amHe, And even to gray hairs I will carry you! Advance your knowledge of Scripture with this resource library of over 40 reference books, including commentaries and Study Bible notes. The Power of the LORD and the Weakness of Idols. Dead Idols and the Living GodBel #Is. 46 Bel (A)bows down, Nebo stoops;Their idols were on the beasts and on the cattle.Your carriages were heavily loaded,(B)A burden to the weary beast.2 They stoop, they bow down together;They could not deliver the burden,(C)But have themselves gone into captivity. 7:11, 12; Mal. The text of the New King James Version (NKJV) appearing on or deriving from this or any other web page is for personal use only. New King James Isaiah 46. 10:5, 6, Ps. 1 Bel a bows down, Nebo stoops; Their idols were on the beasts and on the cattle. 5 “To(G) whom will you liken Me, and make Me equalAnd compare Me, that we should be alike?6 (H)They lavish gold out of the bag,And weigh silver on the scales;They hire a (I)goldsmith, and he makes it a god;They prostrate themselves, yes, they worship.7 (J)They bear it on the shoulder, they carry itAnd set it in its place, and it stands;From its place it shall not move.Though (K)one cries out to it, yet it cannot answerNor save him out of his trouble. Verse. Dead Idols and the Living God - Bel bows down, Nebo stoops; Their idols were on the beasts and on the cattle. Don't have an account? An integrated digital Bible study library - including complete notes from the Believer's Bible Commentary and the Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible (NIV and NRSV) - is just a step away! 18:17, 18, 24; 2 Sam. They prostrate themselves, yes, they worship. 10:5, 6, Ps. New King James Version (NKJV). Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. 33:11; Prov. What are the benefits of creating an account? Used by permission. Font Size. 5 “To whom will you liken Me, and make Me equalAnd compare Me, that we should be alike?6 They lavish gold out of the bag,And weigh silver on the scales;They hire a goldsmith, and he makes it a god;They prostrate themselves, yes, they worship.7 They bear it on the shoulder, they carry itAnd set it in its place, and it stands;From its place it shall not move.Though one cries out to it, yet it cannot answerNor save him out of his trouble. Isaiah 46:4. 9 Remember the former things of old, For I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like Me, 10 Declaring the end from the beginning, And from ancient times things that are not yet done, Saying, ‘My counsel shall stand, And I will do all My pleasure,’ 11 Calling a bird of prey from the east, The man who executes My counsel, from a far country. Learn more. Isaiah 46 46 1 Bel boweth down, Nebo stoopeth, their idols were upon the beasts, and upon the cattle: your carriages were heavy loaden; they are a burden to the weary beast. 76:5; Is. 4 As for (AE)our Redeemer, the Lord of hosts is His name,The Holy One of Israel. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you. Read full chapter. 3 “Listen to Me, O house of Jacob,And all the remnant of the house of Israel,Who have been upheld by Me from [a]birth,Who have been carried from the womb:4 Even to your old age, I am He,And even to gray hairs I will carry you!I have made, and I will bear;Even I will carry, and will deliver you. They prostrate themselves, yes, they worship. Dead Idols and the Living God - Bel bows down, Nebo stoops; Their idols were on the beasts and on the cattle. 5 “Sit in (AF)silence, and go into darkness,O daughter of the Chaldeans;(AG)For you shall no longer be calledThe Lady of Kingdoms.6 (AH)I was angry with My people;(AI)I have profaned My inheritance,And given them into your hand.You showed them no mercy;(AJ)On the elderly you laid your yoke very heavily.7 And you said, ‘I shall be (AK)a lady forever,’So that you did not (AL)take these things to heart,(AM)Nor remember the latter end of them. 48:4; Zech. Cross References Isaiah 21:9 And look, here comes a chariot of men with a pair of horsemen!" Isaiah 46 - Bel boweth down, Nebo stoopeth, their idols were upon the beasts, and upon the cattle: your carriages [were] heavy loaden; [they are] a burden to the weary [beast]. 12 “Listen to Me, you stubborn-hearted,Who are far from righteousness:13 I bring My righteousness near, it shall not be far off;My salvation shall not [c]linger.And I will place salvation in Zion,For Israel My glory. 2 They stoop, they bow down together; They could not deliver the burden, But have themselves gone into captivity. Take notes, highlights, and favorites to share or document personal thoughts. You’re already logged in with your Bible Gateway account. Their idols were on the beasts and on the cattle. Listen to the Bible. Isaiah 46:1 The Idols of Babylon and the One True God. To subscribe at our regular subscription rate, click the button below. Isaiah 46 :: New King James Version (NKJV) Strong's. Your credit card won’t be charged until the trial period is over. New King James Version (NKJV) Bible Book List. 8 “Remember this, and [b]show yourselves men;(L)Recall to mind, O you transgressors.9 (M)Remember the former things of old,For I am God, and (N)there is no other;I am God, and there is none like Me,10 (O)Declaring the end from the beginning,And from ancient times things that are not yet done,Saying, (P)‘My counsel shall stand,And I will do all My pleasure,’11 Calling a bird of prey (Q)from the east,The man (R)who executes My counsel, from a far country.Indeed (S)I have spoken it;I will also bring it to pass.I have purposed it;I will also do it. 3:13, Is. Isaiah 46:11 Calling H7121 a ravenous bird H5861 from the east, H4217 the man H376 that executeth my counsel H6098 from a far H4801 country: H776 yea, I have spoken H1696 it, I will also bring H935 it to pass; I have purposed H3335 it, I will also do H6213 it. Upgrade, and get the most out of your new account. 6:17, Ps. They stoop, they bow down together; They could not deliver the burden, But have themselves gone into captivity. 13:6; Jer. Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Step 1 - Create an account or log in to start your free trial. Try it for 30 days FREE. It looks like you’re already subscribed to Bible Gateway Plus! Isaiah 46 Bel bows down, Nebo stoops; Their idols were on the beasts and on the cattle. 12 “Stand now with your enchantmentsAnd the multitude of your sorceries,In which you have labored from your youth—Perhaps you will be able to profit,Perhaps you will prevail.13 (AR)You are wearied in the multitude of your counsels;Let now (AS)the[g] astrologers, the stargazers,And [h]the monthly prognosticatorsStand up and save youFrom what shall come upon you.14 Behold, they shall be (AT)as stubble,The fire shall (AU)burn them;They shall not deliver themselvesFrom the power of the flame;It shall not be a coal to be warmed by,Nor a fire to sit before!15 Thus shall they be to youWith whom you have labored,(AV)Your merchants from your youth;They shall wander each one to his [i]quarter.No one shall save you. 5:21; Jer. 8 “Therefore hear this now, you who are given to pleasures,Who dwell securely,Who say in your heart, ‘I am, and there is no one else besides me;I shall not sit as a widow,Nor shall I know the loss of children’;9 But these two things shall come to you(AN)In a moment, in one day:The loss of children, and widowhood.They shall come upon you in their fullnessBecause of the multitude of your sorceries,For the great abundance of your enchantments.