What is the context?
The idols are silver and gold made by people, with mouths, eyes, and ears that cannot perform their pictured functions. No breath animates them.
The warning says those trusting them become like them. Israel, Aaron’s house, Levi’s house, and those who fear the Lord are then called to bless Him.
The contrast gathers worship toward the living God. Its criticism of an idol’s inability is not a judgment against the human dignity of people with disabilities.
How is this passage commonly understood?
Wesley’s text keeps the idol contrast joined to the blessing from Zion. Its close parallels with Psalm 115 can be read without inventing a precise date or direction of borrowing between the songs.
What is our position?
We don't have a position on this passage yet. When our study reaches a conclusion the text supports, it will appear here.
Where can I study this further?
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