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Jeremiah 10:16

King James Version (KJV)

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Jeremiah 10:16

Verse 16 of 25

Scripture focus

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.

Jeremiah 10:16 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Jeremiah 10:16

Theological / Devotional

Portion of Jacob. Jehovah (see Ps. 16:5 ; 73:26; 119:57).

Like them. Like the perishable idols made by carpenters and goldsmiths.

Former. From the Heb. yasar, “to form” (see on Gen. 1:2), hence meaning “one who forms,” or “one who makes.” Idols are formed by men, but God is the one who formed the universe.

Rod. Heb. shebet, primarily “a staff,” “a scepter,” or “a rod.” Shebet also came to be used for a company of people led by a leader with a staff (see Ps. 74:2; cf. Ps. 122:4; Isa. 63:17, where shebet is translated “tribe”).

Lord of hosts. See on ch. 7:3. This majestic name stands in sharp contrast to all the names of heathen gods.

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