Isaiah 17:8 speaks of God’s judgment on Damascus and Syria, predicting that after their destruction, the people will no longer trust in their idols or false gods, symbolized by the altars and images they had created. The verse emphasizes that the idols—once objects of worship—will be meaningless in the face of God’s power, illustrating the futility of relying on man-made things for salvation. It serves as a reminder that only God is the true source of help, and in times of judgment, people may turn away from their idols and recognize their emptiness.

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And he shall not look to the altars, the work of his hands, neither shall respect that which his fingers have made, either the groves, or the images. Book of Isaiah 17:8 KJV
Isaiah 17:8

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