Isaiah 45:16

They shall be ashamed, and also confounded, all of them: they shall go to confusion together that are makers of idols.

Cross-reference

Isaiah 45:20 also condemns idols that cannot save, directly paralleling the shame of idol makers in v.16.

Isaiah 42:17 similarly declares that those who trust in idols will be turned back in utter shame, reinforcing the fate of idolaters.

Isaiah 44:9 Parallel

Isaiah 44:9 states that all who make idols are nothing and will be put to shame, directly echoing the same judgment.

Isaiah 44:11 says craftsmen and their companions will be put to shame together, matching the collective disgrace of idol makers.

Isaiah 1:29 Parallel

In Isaiah 1:29, this same shame for idolatrous practices appears — worshippers are ashamed of oaks and gardens they desired.

Isaiah 54:4 Contrast

In Isaiah 54:4, Israel is promised no shame — contrasting the idol-makers' shame described here.

Isaiah 30:3 Parallel

In Isaiah 30:3, trusting in Egypt brings shame and confusion — a parallel to the shame of idol-makers here.

Psalm 97:7 Parallel

Psalm 97:7 declares that all worshipers of images are put to shame, a parallel pronouncement against idolatry.

Jeremiah 10:15 Related theme

Jeremiah 10:15 pronounces idols worthless and perishing, the reason behind the makers' shame in Isaiah 45:16.

Jeremiah 10:14 says every goldsmith is put to shame by his idols, directly mirroring the shame of idol makers.

Jeremiah 2:27 Related theme

Jeremiah 2:27 shows Israel calling a tree 'father' and a stone 'mother', illustrating the idolatry that leads to the shame described.

Jeremiah 2:26 Related theme

Jeremiah 2:26 compares Israel's shame for idolatry to a thief caught, extending the theme of disgrace for turning to idols.

In Jeremiah 7:19, idolaters bring confusion on themselves — directly paralleling the shame of idol-makers here.

Exodus 20:4 Related theme

Exodus 20:4 forbids making carved images, the very action that leads to the shame prophesied in Isaiah 45:16.

In Jeremiah 17:13, those who forsake God are ashamed — a parallel to the idol-makers' shame here.

In Jeremiah 48:13, Moab is ashamed of its god Chemosh — a direct parallel to idol-makers being ashamed here.

Hosea 10:6 Parallel

Hosea 10:6 repeats the theme of shame for idolatry, with Ephraim put to shame for trusting in idols.

Habakkuk 2:18 similarly denounces idol makers, calling idols 'teachers of lies' and their makers futile.

1 Peter 2:6 Contrast

1 Peter 2:6 promises believers in Christ will not be put to shame, contrasting the shame of idol makers.

Romans 5:5 Contrast

Romans 5:5 contrasts by saying hope in God does not put to shame, while idol makers are shamed.