Isaiah 40:19 asv — The image, a workman hath cast it, and the goldsmith overlayeth it with gold, and casteth for it silver chains.

American Standard Version

"The image, a workman hath cast it, and the goldsmith overlayeth it with gold, and casteth for it silver chains. "

— Isaiah 40:19, American Standard Version

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Isaiah 40 — Context

16

And Lebanon is not sufficient to burn, nor the beasts thereof sufficient for a burnt-offering.

17

All the nations are as nothing before him; they are accounted by him as less than nothing, and vanity.

18

To whom then will ye liken God? or what likeness will ye compare unto him?

19

The image, a workman hath cast it, and the goldsmith overlayeth it with gold, and casteth for it silver chains.

20

He that is too impoverished for such an oblation chooseth a tree that will not rot; he seeketh unto him a skilful workman to set up a graven image, that shall not be moved.

21

Have ye not known? have ye not heard? hath it not been told you from the beginning? have ye not understood from the foundations of the earth?

22

It is he that sitteth above the circle of the earth, and the inhabitants thereof are as grasshoppers; that stretcheth out the heavens as a curtain, and spreadeth them out as a tent to dwell in;

Isaiah 40:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 40:19 say?
Isaiah 40:19 in the American Standard Version reads: “The image, a workman hath cast it, and the goldsmith overlayeth it with gold, and casteth for it silver chains. ”
Where is Isaiah 40:19 in the Bible?
Isaiah 40:19 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 40, verse 19.
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 40:19.
What translation should I read Isaiah 40:19 in?
Isaiah 40:19 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 40:19?
Isaiah 40:19 reads (ASV): “The image, a workman hath cast it, and the goldsmith overlayeth it with gold, and casteth for it silver chains. ” 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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