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Jacob's Portion[a] is not like these because He is the One who formed all things.[b] [Israel is] the tribe of His inheritance;[c] the Lord of Hosts is His name.[d]
The portion of Jacob [is] not like them; for he [is] the former of all things: and [Israel is] the rod of his inheritance: the Lord of hosts [is] his name.] (See Gill on Jeremiah 10:16).
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Everyone is stupid and ignorant. Every goldsmith is put to shame by [his] carved image, for his cast images are a lie; there is no breath in them.
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They are worthless, a work to be mocked. At the time of their punishment they will be destroyed.
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Jacob's Portion is not like these because He is the One who formed all things. [Israel is] the tribe of His inheritance; the Lord of Hosts is His name.
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You are My battle club, My weapons of war. With you I will smash nations; with you I will bring kingdoms to ruin.
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With you I will smash the horse and its rider; with you I will smash the chariot and its rider.