John Trapp on Isaiah 44:12

Ver. 12. The Smith with the tongs, &c.] He lively ſetteth forth the weakneſs of the work-men, that thereby may be underſtood the weakneſs of the Idols: ſith they cannot help in the leaſt thoſe that take ſuch pains about them. All theſe things muſt be taken as ſpoken with utmoſt ſcorn, and ſtomach.

And faſhioneth it with hammers] He knocks and works his Idol, in manner as he doth his coulter, or Plow-ſhare.

Hoc agunt ut nihil agant. With the ſtrength of his arms] Tanto conatu tantas nugas agit, cum ſit calidus in re frigida: he much troubleth himſelf about ſuch trifles.