Chapter 46: A call to give up idol worship
- The destruction of idols of Babylon: The idols of Babylon will be destroyed. There will be so many broken pieces of idols that even the animals who carry them will become tired due to the weight.
- A promise to always save the Jewish people: Listen to Me house of Jacob and the remnants of Israel, I will be with you and guard you until the end of days. I have created Israel, and I will carry them and save them.
- A call to drop idolatry: To which deity can you compare Me to? Try praying toward any of these deities and you will see that they will not answer you and will not save you from your suffering.
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