The workman melteth a graven image; he melteth some base metal into a mould, which giveth it the form of an image, which afterwards is graven or carved to make it more exact and amiable. Thus the image oweth all its excellency to the earth for the matter of it, and to the art of man for the form or fashion of it. Spreadeth it over with gold, beaten out into leaves or plates. Casteth silver chains; either for ornaments; or rather for use, to fasten it to a wall or pillar, lest it should fall down, and be broken in pieces; which is spoken in way of scorn and derision of such ridiculous deities as needed such supports.
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Isaiah 40:19
19 The workman melteth a graven image, and the goldsmith spreadeth it over with gold, and casteth silver chains.