Translations
Modern
Behold, all his companions will be put to shame, for the craftsmen themselves are only human. Let them all assemble and take their stand; they will all be brought to terror and shame.
Traditional
Behold, all his fellows shall be ashamed: and the workmen, they are of men: let them all be gathered together, let them stand up; yet they shall fear, and they shall be ashamed together.
Literal
Behold, all its companions will be put to shame, and its craftsmen, for they are are of men. All of them, let them gather, let them take their stand; let them dread, let them be ashamed together!
Latin
Ecce omnes participes ejus confundentur, fabri enim sunt ex hominibus; convenient omnes, stabunt et pavebunt, et confundentur simul.
Original
Hebrew
English
Behold, all his companions will be put to shame, for the craftsmen themselves are only human. Let them all assemble and take their stand; they will all be brought to terror and shame.
Notes
This passage uses the form of a trial speech to press God’s argument that disgrace comes to all who trust in idols and false gods.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
Glossary
Book of Baruch Church Idols, Idolatry Isaiah, Book of New Creation, New Creature Ransom
Topics
Carving: Idols Manufactured By Idol: Manufacture of Idolatry: Folly of Idolatry: Making Idols for the Purpose of, Described and Ridiculed