Translations
Modern
He burns half of it in the fire, and he roasts meat on that half. He eats the roast and is satisfied. Indeed, he warms himself and says, “Ah! I am warm; I see the fire.”
Traditional
He burneth part thereof in the fire; with part thereof he eateth flesh; he roasteth roast, and is satisfied: yea, he warmeth himself, and saith, Aha, I am warm, I have seen the fire:
Literal
Half of it he burns in the fire, on half of it he eats meat; he roasts a roast and is satisfied; also, he warms himself and says, “Ah, I am warm, I have seen the fire!”
Latin
Medium ejus combussit igni, et de medio ejus carnes comedit; coxit pulmentum, et saturatus est, et calefactus est, et dixit: Vah! calefactus sum, vidi focum;
Original
Hebrew
English
He burns half of it in the fire, and he roasts meat on that half. He eats the roast and is satisfied. Indeed, he warms himself and says, “Ah! I am warm; I see the fire.”
Notes
He takes some of it to warm himself … He also fashions it into a god and worships it: This description of making an idol is full of sarcasm and mocks the foolishness of idol worshipers (see also Isaiah 44:19).
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
- Prophecies of Isaiahc. 759 BC
Glossary
Book of Baruch Church Idols, Idolatry Isaiah, Book of Nations New Creation, New Creature Ransom
Topics
Carving: Idols Manufactured By Idol: Made of Wood and Stone Idolatry: Folly of Idolatry: Making Idols for the Purpose of, Described and Ridiculed Trees were Cut Down for Fuel