Jeremías 10:16

16 La heredad de Jacob no es como ellos,porque él es quien hace todas las cosas;su nombre es el SEÑORTodopoderoso,e Israel es la tribu de su herencia.

Jeremías 10:16 Meaning and Commentary

Jeremiah 10:16

The portion of Jacob is not like them
Like those idols, vain, and the work of errors, or shall perish; even the true God, who is the portion of his people, of Jacob, whom he has chosen and redeemed; who call themselves by the name of Jacob, and are Israelites indeed, and plain hearted ones; and who have seen the insufficiency of all other portions, and the excellency of this; for there is none like it, none so large, so rich, so satisfying, and so durable; for God is the portion of his, in all the perfections of his nature, which all, some way or other, are for their good and advantage; and in all his persons, and under every character; even all he has is theirs, now and hereafter: for he is the former of all things:
which idols are not, being the maker of creatures themselves; wherefore the Creator must be a better portion than they; and as he has all things at his dispose, he bestows them on his people, and they cannot want: and Israel is the rod of his inheritance;
chosen and possessed by him, and dear unto him; and wonderful this is, that on the one side he should be the portion of his people; and, on the other, that they should be his portion and his inheritance, when so few in number, and despised by and among men, and but sinful dust and ashes; and especially when what follows is considered: the Lord of hosts is his name:
his title is the Lord of armies, above and below; he rules both in heaven and in earth, and has the inhabitants of both worlds, angels and men, at his command; and yet he chooses a handful of people to be his possession and inheritance.

Jeremías 10:16 In-Context

14 La humanidad es necia e ignorante;todo orfebre se avergüenza de sus ídolos.Sus imágenes son un engaño,y no hay en ellas aliento de vida.

15 No valen nada, son obras ridículas;cuando llegue el día de su castigo, serán destruidas.

16 La heredad de Jacob no es como ellos,porque él es quien hace todas las cosas;su nombre es el SEÑORTodopoderoso,e Israel es la tribu de su herencia.

17 Recoge del suelo tus cosas,tú que te encuentras sitiado.

18 Porque así dice el SEÑOR:«Esta vez arrojaré a los habitantes del paíscomo si los lanzara con una honda.Los pondré en aprietosy dejaré que los capturen».