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Jeremiah 51:19

Listen to Jeremiah 51:19
19 But the Portion-of-Jacob is the real thing; he put the whole universe together, With special attention to Israel. His name? God-of-the-Angel-Armies! They'll Sleep and Never Wake Up

Jeremiah 51:19 Meaning and Commentary

Jeremiah 51:19

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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Jeremiah 51:19 In-Context

17 Stick-god worshipers look mighty foolish! god-makers embarrassed by their handmade gods! Their gods are frauds, dead sticks - deadwood gods, tasteless jokes.
18 They're nothing but stale smoke. When the smoke clears, they're gone.
19 But the Portion-of-Jacob is the real thing; he put the whole universe together, With special attention to Israel. His name? God-of-the-Angel-Armies! They'll Sleep and Never Wake Up
20 God says, "You, Babylon, are my hammer, my weapon of war. I'll use you to smash godless nations, use you to knock kingdoms to bits.
21 I'll use you to smash horse and rider, use you to smash chariot and driver.
Published by permission. Originally published by NavPress in English as THE MESSAGE: The Bible in Contemporary Language copyright 2002 by Eugene Peterson. All rights reserved.

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