The silent idols face a challenge

21Present your case,” says Yahweh; “bring forward your strong arguments,” says the King of Jacob.

22Let them bring them forward and tell us what will happen. Tell us the former things—what they are—that we may set our heart on them and know their outcome; or declare to us the things to come.

23Declare to us the things to come afterward, that we may know that you are gods; indeed, do good or do harm, that we may be dismayed and see together.

24Look, you are from nothing, and your work is from nonexistence; whoever chooses you is an abomination.