Isaiah 44:13
Thai Bible (TNCV) 2007 - New Contemporary Version (พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย)
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This verse describes a carpenter making an idol in the shape of a human. It explains the process from measuring to shaping the wood. The Lord is speaking, contrasting the foolishness of worshiping something a human can make with the wisdom of worshipping the true God.
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Imagine you're making a toy soldier. You measure it, carve it, and paint it. But why would you play with a toy you made instead of enjoying real adventures? The verse is saying it's silly to worship things we make instead of the real, powerful God.
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Isaiah, a prophet, wrote this around 700 BC to the Israelites. They were tempted to worship idols, which were common in other cultures. This was a warning against idolatry, emphasizing the futility of worshipping man-made objects.
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Today, we might not worship wooden idols, but we can still get distracted by material things or our own achievements. This verse reminds us to focus on God rather than putting our faith in possessions or our own skills.