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Jeremiah 51:19

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

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 51:19 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Jeremiah 51:19

Theological / Devotional

Portion. The wicked inherit their portion, or share, in this life (see Ps. 17:14), but the Lord Himself, who has formed all things, is the inheritance of His people (see Ps. 119:57 ; 142:5).

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