3 occurrences

'Carve' in the Bible

to cut stones for setting, to carve wood, and to engage in all kinds of artistic work.

Verse ConceptsArts And Crafts, Types ofCutting StonesJewellerywoodworkingcraftsmanship

"Come, go to this steward, to Shebna who is in charge of the household, and ask him: "What are you doing here, and who are your relatives here that you could carve out a grave for yourself here cutting out a tomb at the choicest location, chiseling out a resting place for yourself out of solid rock?

Verse ConceptsGrave, TheHeightToolsWorldly Ambition Examples

"Where is the benefit in owning a carved image, that motivates its maker to carve it? It is only a cast image a teacher that lies because the engraver entrusts himself to his carving, crafting speechless idols.

Verse ConceptsCreativitydistrustGod, Uniqueness OfIdolatry, Objections ToMaterialism, As An Aspect Of SinSculptureUnreliabilityIdols Not ExistingTrusting IdolsMisteachingDumbnessUseless IdolsIdolatryDumbimageHinduismFutile Faith

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