Translations
Modern
Behold, you are nothing and your work is of no value. Anyone who chooses you is detestable.
Traditional
Behold, ye are of nothing, and your work of nought: an abomination is he that chooseth you.
Literal
Behold, you are nothing, and your work is worthless—an abomination is he who chooses you!
Latin
Ecce vos estis ex nihilo, et opus vestrum ex eo quod non est: abominatio est qui elegit vos.
Original
Hebrew
English
Behold, you are nothing and your work is of no value. Anyone who chooses you is detestable.
Notes
This trial scene develops the Lord’s case against idolatry. Idols are nothing but a human creation, whereas God is the Creator of all things. Idols cannot speak, act, accomplish anything, or save their worshipers.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
- Prophecies of Isaiahc. 759 BC
Glossary
Book of Baruch Isaiah, Book of New Creation, New Creature Ransom
Topics
Condescension of God: Expostulates with Backsliding Israel Idolatry: Folly of Idolatry: Objects of Described as Nothing