Isa 44:15-17 | JFB | STEP | 15. The same tree that furnishes the material for the god is in part used as fuel for a fire to cook his meals and warm himself! thereto —rather, "he falleth down before them, " that is, such images [MAURER ].

Isaiah 44:15-17

15. The same tree that furnishes the material for the god is in part used as fuel for a fire to cook his meals and warm himself!

thereto—rather, "he falleth down before them," that is, such images [MAURER].

16. part . . . part—not distinct parts, but the same part of the wood (compare Isa 44:17).

eateth—that is, cooks so as to eat (Isa 44:19).

I have seen—I feel its power.