Jeremiah 10:9

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Hammered-out silver is brought from Tarshish and gold is brought from Ufaz to cover those idols. They are the handiwork of carpenters and goldsmiths. They are clothed in blue and purple clothes. They are all made by skillful workers.

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Referenced Verses

  • Ps 115:4 : 4 Their idols are made of silver and gold– they are man-made.
  • Dan 10:5 : 5 I looked up and saw a man clothed in linen; around his waist was a belt made of gold from Ufaz.
  • 1 Kgs 10:22 : 22 Along with Hiram’s fleet, the king had a fleet of large merchant ships that sailed the sea. Once every three years the fleet came into port with cargoes of gold, silver, ivory, apes, and peacocks.
  • Isa 40:19 : 19 A craftsman casts an idol; a metalsmith overlays it with gold and forges silver chains for it.
  • Ezek 27:12 : 12 “‘Tarshish was your trade partner because of your abundant wealth; they exchanged silver, iron, tin, and lead for your products.

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