unfoldingWord_en_tn/hab/02/18.md

451 B

you

the word "you" refers to the Chaldeans.

cast figure

This is a statue created by pouring liquid metal into something carved in the form that is wanted. The metal will take the form of the cast and harden as a figure or statue.

molten

This is the word for metal when it is in its liquid form.

he is a teacher of lies

This phrase refers to the carved figure. By being in the form of a false god, he is teaching a lie.