Isaiah 40:18 cpdv — Therefore, to whom would you liken God? Or with what image would you replace him?

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Therefore, to whom would you liken God? Or with what image would you replace him? "

— Isaiah 40:18, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Isaiah 40 — Context

15

Behold, the nations are like a drop of water in a bucket, and they are considered as the smallest grain on a balance. Behold, the islands are like a little dust.

16

And Lebanon will not be sufficient to start a fire, and its animals will not be sufficient for a burnt offering.

17

All the nations in his sight are as if they did not exist, and they are considered by him as if they were nothingness and emptiness.

18

Therefore, to whom would you liken God? Or with what image would you replace him?

19

Should the workman cast a statue? Or has the goldsmith formed it with gold, or the silversmith with plates of silver?

20

He has chosen strong wood that will not decay. The skillful artisan seeks a way to set up an idol that cannot be moved.

21

Do you not know? Have you not heard? Has it not been announced to you from the beginning? Have you not understood the foundations of the earth?

Isaiah 40:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 40:18 say?
Isaiah 40:18 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Therefore, to whom would you liken God? Or with what image would you replace him? ”
Where is Isaiah 40:18 in the Bible?
Isaiah 40:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 40, verse 18.
Who wrote Isaiah?
Isaiah is traditionally attributed to Isaiah son of Amoz. Many critical scholars propose multiple authors ("Deutero-" and "Trito-Isaiah") for chapters 40–66; conservative scholarship holds to single Isaianic authorship. It was written c. 740–680 BC.
What is the book of Isaiah about?
Isaiah is the most quoted prophet in the New Testament — a sweeping vision of God's holiness, Judah's sin, coming judgment, and a promised Servant who would bear the iniquity of many. From "Holy, holy, holy" to "by his stripes we are healed," Isaiah speaks the gospel before the gospel.
What are the major themes of Isaiah?
Isaiah explores themes including Holiness, Judgment, Servant of the LORD, Hope, Salvation, Restoration. These themes shape the meaning and context of Isaiah 40:18.
What translation should I read Isaiah 40:18 in?
Isaiah 40:18 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Isaiah 40:18?
Isaiah 40:18 reads (CPDV): “Therefore, to whom would you liken God? Or with what image would you replace him? ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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