THEOSISJerome of Stridon
The nations will come to You from the farthest corners of the earth, proclaiming, Indeed, our ancestors embraced falsehood and emptiness, which brought them no benefit. They will ask, How is it that our forefathers worshiped false idols that offered no profit? Following Israel's rejection and its being taken away by the fishermen and hunters, a great multitude of Gentiles is called to faith, acknowledging that they or their forefathers lived in prolonged deception. When they question how their ancestors could have worshiped these false idols devoid of value, they admit that what they now seek is true and holds all saving power. Can a man create gods for himself that are not truly gods?
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This sentiment is echoed by the nations who have come to the Savior from distant lands, as they reflect both on their own ignorance and that of their forebears—thinking that gods could be fashioned by human hands, while recognizing that the true Creator is God alone.