NASB Lexicon
KJV Lexicon What profitethya`al (yaw-al') to ascend; figuratively, to be valuable (objectively: useful, subjectively: benefited) -- at all, set forward, can do good, (be, have) profit, (able). the graven image pecel (peh'-sel) an idol -- carved (graven) image. that the maker yatsar (yaw-tsar') to mould into a form; especially as a potter; figuratively, to determine (i.e. form a resolution) -- earthen, fashion, form, frame, make(-r), potter, purpose. thereof hath graven pacal (paw-sal') to carve, whether wood or stone -- grave, hew. it the molten image maccekah (mas-say-kaw') a pouring over, i.e. fusion of metal (especially a cast image); by implication, a libation, i.e. league; concretely a coverlet (as if poured out) and a teacher yarah (yaw-raw') to flow as water (i.e. to rain); transitively, to lay or throw (especially an arrow, i.e. to shoot); figuratively, to point out (as if by aiming the finger), to teach of lies sheqer (sheh'-ker) an untruth; by implication, a sham (often adverbial) -- without a cause, deceit(-ful), false(-hood, -ly), feignedly, liar, + lie, lying, vain (thing), wrongfully. that the maker yatsar (yaw-tsar') to mould into a form; especially as a potter; figuratively, to determine (i.e. form a resolution) -- earthen, fashion, form, frame, make(-r), potter, purpose. of his work yetser (yay'-tser) a form; figuratively, conception (i.e. purpose) -- frame, thing framed, imagination, mind, work. trusteth batach (baw-takh') to hie for refuge; figuratively, to trust, be confident or sure -- be bold (confident, secure, sure), careless (one, woman), put confidence, (make to) hope, (put, make to) trust. therein to make `asah (aw-saw') to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application dumb 'illem (il-lame') speechless -- dumb (man). idols 'eliyl (el-eel') good for nothing, by anal. vain or vanity; specifically an idol -- idol, no value, thing of nought. Parallel Verses New American Standard Bible "What profit is the idol when its maker has carved it, Or an image, a teacher of falsehood? For its maker trusts in his own handiwork When he fashions speechless idols. King James Bible What profiteth the graven image that the maker thereof hath graven it; the molten image, and a teacher of lies, that the maker of his work trusteth therein, to make dumb idols? Holman Christian Standard Bible What use is a carved idol after its craftsman carves it? It is only a cast image, a teacher of lies. For the one who crafts its shape trusts in it and makes idols that cannot speak. International Standard Version "Where is the benefit in owning a carved image, that motivates its maker to carve it? It is only a cast image— a teacher that lies— because the engraver entrusts himself to his carving, crafting speechless idols. NET Bible What good is an idol? Why would a craftsman make it? What good is a metal image that gives misleading oracles? Why would its creator place his trust in it and make such mute, worthless things? GOD'S WORD® Translation "What benefit is there in a carved idol when its maker has carved it? What benefit is there in a molded statue, a teacher of lies, when its maker has molded it? The one who formed it trusts himself to make worthless idols that cannot speak. King James 2000 Bible What profits the graven image that its maker has shaped it; the molten image, and a teacher of lies, that the maker of his work trusts in it, to make dumb idols? Links Habakkuk 2:18Habakkuk 2:18 NIV Habakkuk 2:18 NLT Habakkuk 2:18 ESV Habakkuk 2:18 NASB Habakkuk 2:18 KJV |
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