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14 In order to cut cedars for himself, he takes a [a]cypress or an oak and [b]raises it for himself among the trees of the forest. He plants a fir, and the rain makes it grow. 15 Then it becomes something for a man to burn, so he takes one of them and warms himself; he also kindles a fire to bake bread. He also (A)works to produce a god and worships it; he makes it a graven image and (B)falls down before it. 16 Half of it he burns in the fire; over this half he eats meat as he roasts a roast and is satisfied. He also warms himself and says, “Aha! I am warm; I have seen the fire.”

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  1. Isaiah 44:14 Or holm-oak
  2. Isaiah 44:14 Lit makes strong