Isaiah 44:12
“The smith with the tongs both worketh in the coals, and fashioneth it with hammers, and worketh it with the strength of his arms: yea, he is hungry, and his strength faileth: he drinketh no water, and is faint.”

What does Isaiah 44:12 mean?
Isaiah 44:12 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "The smith with the tongs both worketh in the coals, and fashioneth it with hammers, and worketh it with the strength of his arms: yea, he is hungry, and his strength faileth: he drinketh no water, and is faint." This…
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In the book of Isaiah, we come across a profound imagery that elucidates not only the craftsmanship of a blacksmith but also the intricate process of spiritual formation in the life of a believer. Isaiah 44:12 states, "The smith with the tongs both worketh in the coals, and…
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Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, I meditate on the profound truth found in Isaiah 44:12, where we read, "The smith with the tongs both worketh in the coals, and fashioneth it with hammers, and worketh it with the strength of his arms: yea, he is hungry, and his…
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