Isa 46:1-7 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Isa 46:1-2: 46:1-2 This taunt was against the self-contradiction of Babylonian religion. 46:1 Marduk-bel was the most important god in the Babylonian pantheon. Bel (similar to “Baal”) designated lordship. • Nebo ( Nabu, Nebu ), the patron deity of Babylonian scribes, was thought to be the son of Marduk-bel. • Instead of being paraded in glory at a Babylonian festival, these gods would be hauled away on ox carts and disposed of, rejected by the Babylonian people.

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‏ Isaiah 46:1-7

Summary for Isa 46:1-2: 46:1-2 ^a This taunt was against the self-contradiction of Babylonian religion. 46:1 ^b Marduk-bel was the most important god in the Babylonian pantheon. Bel (similar to “Baal”) designated lordship.

• Nebo (Nabu, Nebu), the patron deity of Babylonian scribes, was thought to be the son of Marduk-bel.

• Instead of being paraded in glory at a Babylonian festival, these gods would be hauled away on ox carts and disposed of, rejected by the Babylonian people.
46:3 ^c Those who remain in Israel refers to the remnant that would be left alive after the destruction of Jerusalem in 586 BC.

• The Lord, the Creator of humanity, cares for and carries his people (contrast the Babylonian idols that must be carried instead).

• since you were born ... before you were born: The Lord chose Israel even before they were a nation (see also 49:5 ^d).