10 Who hath formed a god, or molten a graven image that is profitable for nothing?
10 Who shapes a god and casts an idol, which can profit nothing?
10 Who fashions a god or casts an idol that is profitable for nothing?
10 Who would bother making gods that can't do anything, that can't "god"?
10 Who would form a god or mold an image That profits him nothing?
10 Who but a fool would make his own god- an idol that cannot help him one bit?
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Isaiah 44:10
Commentary on Isaiah 44:9-20
(Read Isaiah 44:9-20)
Image-making is described, to expose the folly of idolaters. Though a man had used part of a log for fuel, he fell down before an image made of the remainder, praying it to deliver him. Man greatly dishonours God, when he represents him after the image of man. Satan blinds the eyes of unbelievers, causing absurd reasonings in matters of religion. Whether men seek happiness in worldly things, or run into unbelief, superstition, or any false system, they feed on ashes. A heart deceived by pride, love of sin, and departure from God, turns men aside from his holy truth and worship. While the affections are depraved, a man holds fast the lie as his best treasure. Are our hearts set upon the wealth of the world and its pleasures? They will certainly prove a lie. If we trust to outward professions and doings, as if those would save us, we deceive ourselves. Self-suspicion is the first step towards self-deliverance. He that would deliver his soul, must question his conscience, Is there not a lie in my right hand?