Jeremiah 51:19

19 The ¹portion of Jacob is not like these; For the Maker of all is He, And of the tribe of His inheritance; The ²LORD of hosts is His name.

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).

Jeremiah 51:19 In-Context

17 All mankind is stupid, devoid of knowledge; Every goldsmith is put to shame by his idols, For his molten images are deceitful, And there is no breath in them.

18 They are worthless, a work of mockery; In the time of their punishment they will perish.

19 The portion of Jacob is not like these; For the Maker of all is He, And of the tribe of His inheritance; The LORD of hosts is His name.

20 He says, "You are My war-club, My weapon of war; And with you I shatter nations, And with you I destroy kingdoms.

21 "With you I shatter the horse and his rider, And with you I shatter the chariot and its rider,

Cross References

• 1. Psalms 73:26; Jeremiah 10:16
• 2. Jeremiah 50:34

Footnotes

• [a] Lit "Fashioner"
• [b] Or "Scepter;" cf Num 24:17