Isaiah 40:19 web — A workman has cast an image, and the goldsmith overlays it with gold, and casts silver chains for it.

World English Bible

"A workman has cast an image, and the goldsmith overlays it with gold, and casts silver chains for it."

— Isaiah 40:19, World English Bible

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Isaiah 40 — Context

16

Lebanon is not sufficient to burn, nor its animals sufficient for a burnt offering.

17

All the nations are like nothing before him. They are regarded by him as less than nothing, and vanity.

18

To whom then will you liken God? Or what likeness will you compare to him?

19

A workman has cast an image, and the goldsmith overlays it with gold, and casts silver chains for it.

20

He who is too impoverished for such an offering chooses a tree that will not rot. He seeks a skillful workman to set up an engraved image for him that will not be moved.

21

Haven't you known? Haven't you heard, yet? Haven't you been told from the beginning? Haven't you understood from the foundations of the earth?

22

It is he who sits above the circle of the earth, and its inhabitants are like grasshoppers; who stretches out the heavens like a curtain, and spreads them out like 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 World English Bible reads: “A workman has cast an image, and the goldsmith overlays it with gold, and casts silver chains for it.”
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 (WEB): “A workman has cast an image, and the goldsmith overlays it with gold, and casts silver chains for it.” 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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