unde neque aestimandum est neque dicendum esse illos deos quando non possint neque iudicium iudicare neque benefacere hominibus

Therefore, you cannot consider them to be gods or call them such, since they are powerless to pronounce judgment or to be of help to anyone.

And the fire sent from above to consume mountains and woods does what it is ordered. But these idols are not to be compared with them in appearance or power.

And the fire sent from above to consume mountains and woods does what it is ordered. But these idols are not to be compared with them in appearance or power.

And the fire sent from above to consume mountains and woods does what it is ordered. But these idols are not to be compared with them in appearance or power.

So it is unthinkable, and cannot be claimed that they are gods. They can neither execute judgment, nor benefit anyone.