Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Shall the axe boast itself against him that heweth therewith? or shall the saw magnify itself against him that shaketh it? as if the rod should shake itself against them that lift it up, or as if the staff should lift up itself, as if it were no wood.
General references
Bible References
The axe
Isaiah 10:5
"How terrible it will be for Assyria, the rod of my anger! The club is in their hands!
Psalm 17:13
Arise, LORD, confront them, bring them to their knees! Deliver me from the wicked by your sword
Jeremiah 51:20
"You are my war-club and weapons of war. I'll smash nations with you and destroy kingdoms with you.
Ezekiel 28:9
Is that when you'll say, "I'm God' to the face of those who will be killing you? After all, you're a man, and have never been a god, especially when you're under the control of those who will defile you!
Romans 9:20
On the contrary, who are you mere man that you are to talk back to God? Can an object that was molded say to the one who molded it, "Why did you make me like this?"
General references
Exodus 9:17
You are still acting arrogantly against my people by not letting them go.
1 Corinthians 1:29
so that no one may boast in God's presence.