19
But the God of Israel is no idol! He is the Creator of everything that exists, including his people, his own special possession. The LORD of Heaven’s Armies is his name!
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).
17
The whole human race is foolish and has no knowledge! The craftsmen are disgraced by the idols they make, for their carefully shaped works are a fraud. These idols have no breath or power.
18
Idols are worthless; they are ridiculous lies! On the day of reckoning they will all be destroyed.
19
But the God of Israel is no idol! He is the Creator of everything that exists, including his people, his own special possession. The LORD of Heaven’s Armies is his name!
20
“You are my battle-ax and sword,” says the LORD . “With you I will shatter nations and destroy many kingdoms.
21
With you I will shatter armies— destroying the horse and rider, the chariot and charioteer.
Footnotes 1
[a].
Hebrew the Portion of Jacob. See note on 5:20 .