The prophet continues his sharp and ironic critique of idolatry, contrasting the powerless idols with the omnipotent God.

Idols have physical forms but lack the ability to move themselves (as also noted in Tehillim 115:7, "feet but cannot walk"). Their worshippers must carry them, supporting and caring for them: "They carry it on their shoulders, bear it away, then set it down, and there it stands; it will not move an inch from its place" (46:7). In stark contrast, our relationship with God is the complete opposite. We do not carry Him — He carries us, caring for us from birth to old age: "Listen to Me, House of Yaakov, all of you remaining of the House of Israel, you whom I bore from the womb, whom I have carried since before your birth, and into your old age: I am He, and in your white-haired years I shall still bear you. I made you; I shall carry and bear you, shall deliver" (46:3–4).

Once again, the prophet emphasizes God’s unique ability to declare the future as evidence of His control over history. This serves as reassurance that just as His words have always come to pass, so too will they continue to be fulfilled. The chapter concludes with a call to the stubborn among Israel to recognize that salvation is near: "Listen to Me, mighty hearts, far away from righteousness; I will bring close My victory; it never will be far from you; My rescue will not come too late. I shall grant in Zion My rescue, grant Israel My glory" (46:12–13).