Psalms 115:8 Meaning and Explanation
“They that make them are like unto them; so is every one that trusteth in them.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Those who make and trust idols become like them—lifeless and powerless.
The Context of Psalms 115:8
The spiritual consequence of idolatry: the worshipper becomes like the idol.
What Does Psalms 115:8 Mean?
This is a spiritual law: what you worship shapes what you become. Craftsmen who pour themselves into creating idols, and worshippers who place their trust and hope in these inert objects, take on the character of their god—insensate, deaf, unresponsive, paralyzed.
It is a warning and an indictment. Idol worship is not neutral; it deforms the worshipper. To trust in something dead is to become dead oneself—spiritually disconnected, unable to hear God's voice, incapable of genuine action.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 115:8
What does Psalms 115:8 mean?
Those who make and trust idols become like them—lifeless and powerless.
What is the context of Psalms 115:8?
The spiritual consequence of idolatry: the worshipper becomes like the idol.