Isaiah 44:17 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Bible Comments

And the residue thereof he maketh a god, even his graven image: he falleth down unto it, and worshippeth it, and prayeth unto it, and saith, Deliver me; for thou art my god. He falleth down unto it - There were four forms of adoration used among the Hebrews:

1. השתחוה Hishtachavah, The prostration of the whole body.

2. קדד Kadad, The bowing of the head.

3. כרע Cara, The bending of the upper part of the body down to the knees.

4. ברך Barach, Bowing the knee, or kneeling. See on Isaiah 49:23 (note).

Isaiah 44:17

17 And the residue thereof he maketh a god, even his graven image: he falleth down unto it, and worshippeth it, and prayeth unto it, and saith, Deliver me; for thou art my god.