Isaiah 44:16 meaning and explanation
He burns half of it in the fire, and he roasts meat on that half. He eats the roast and is satisfied. Indeed, he warms himself and says, “Ah! I am warm; I see the fire.”
Isaiah 44:16, Berean Standard Bible
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The LORD is speaking through Isaiah to Israel, and here he turns to satire. Verses 9 to 20 picture a craftsman who cuts down a tree, then uses half the wood to cook his meal and warm himself, and the other half to make a god he bows before.
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