📖 Isaiah — Chapter 46 (KJV)
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Isaiah 46:1 RBel boweth down, Nebo stoopeth, their idols were upon the beasts, and upon the cattle: your carriages were heavy loaden; they are a burden to the weary beast.
Isaiah 46:2 They stoop, they bow down together; Rthey could not deliver the burden, but Tthemselves are gone into captivity.
Isaiah 46:3 RHearken unto me, O house of Jacob, and all the remnant of the house of Israel, which are borne by me from the belly, which are carried from the womb:
Isaiah 46:4 And Reven to your old age I am he; and even to hoar hairs will I carry you: I have made, and I will bear; even I will carry, and will deliver you.
Isaiah 46:5 To whom will ye liken me, and make me equal, and compare me, that we may be like?
Isaiah 46:6 They Rlavish gold out of the bag, and weigh silver in the balance, and hire a goldsmith; and he maketh it a god: they fall down, yea, they worship.
Isaiah 46:7 They bear him upon the shoulder, Rthey carry him, and set him in his place, and he standeth; from his place shall he not remove: yea, one shall cry unto him, yet can he not answer, nor save him out of his trouble.
Isaiah 46:8 RRemember this, and shew yourselves men: bring it again to mind, O ye transgressors.
Isaiah 46:9 Remember Rthe former things of old: for I am God, and there is none else; I am God, and there is none like me,
Isaiah 46:10 Declaring Rthe end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure:
Isaiah 46:11 RCalling a ravenous bird from the east, the man Tthat executeth my counsel from a far country: yea, I have spoken it, I will also bring it to pass; I have purposed it, I will also do it.
Isaiah 46:12 RHearken unto me, ye stouthearted, that are far from righteousness:
Isaiah 46:13 I Rbring near my righteousness; it shall not be far off, and my salvation shall not tarry: and I will place salvation in Zion for Israel my glory.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Isaiah 46:1–5 — The idols are carried; God carries his people
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Bel and Nebo become loads on weary animals and cannot rescue their bearers. The Lord contrasts this burden with his care for Israel from birth into old age.
Key Truth: Rest in care that does not depend on your strength.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “Bel ____ down, Nebo stoopeth, their idols were upon the beasts, and …” (Isaiah 46:1)
Find it in Isaiah 46:1 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “____ unto me, O house of Jacob, and all the remnant …” (Isaiah 46:3)
Find it in Isaiah 46:3 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “To ____ will ye liken me, and make me equal, and compare …” (Isaiah 46:5)
Find it in Isaiah 46:5 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Isaiah 46:6–9 — A purchased image cannot answer
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
A goldsmith makes an object that must be carried and placed. It cannot move or deliver; Israel is called to remember the incomparable God.
Key Truth: Do not confuse expense with saving power.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “They lavish ____ out of the bag, and weigh silver in the balance, …” (Isaiah 46:6)
Find it in Isaiah 46:6 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “____ this, and shew yourselves men: bring it again to mind, …” (Isaiah 46:8)
Find it in Isaiah 46:8 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “Remember the ____ things of old: for I am God, and there is …” (Isaiah 46:9)
Find it in Isaiah 46:9 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Isaiah 46:10–13 — God’s counsel stands
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
The Lord declares his purpose and brings it to pass, calling an agent from afar. Stubborn hearers are summoned to attend to righteousness and salvation drawing near.
Key Truth: Listen humbly to God’s declared purpose.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “… times the things that are not yet done, saying, My ____ shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure:” (Isaiah 46:10)
Find it in Isaiah 46:10 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “Hearken unto me, ye stouthearted, that are far from ____ :” (Isaiah 46:12)
Find it in Isaiah 46:12 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “I ____ near my righteousness; it shall not be far off, and …” (Isaiah 46:13)
Find it in Isaiah 46:13 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Isaiah 40:28 — The Creator’s strength does not fail.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
Which burdensome substitute for trust could you put down?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. What weakness is exposed when Bel and Nebo are carried?
2. What relationship contrasts with carrying idols?
3. How long does the promise of carrying extend?
4. What distinguishes the LORD’s counsel from powerless claims?
5. Where is the promised salvation placed?
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