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Jeremiah 10

Jeremiah 10:16

The Sovereignty of God · Jeremiah 10:1–16
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Translations

Modern
The Portion of Jacob is not like these, for He is the Maker of all things, and Israel is the tribe of His inheritance—the LORD of Hosts is His name.
Traditional
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.
Literal
The portion of Jacob is not like these; for the Maker of all is He, and Israel is the tribe of His inheritance—YHWH of Hosts is His name!
Latin
Non est his similis pars Jacob: qui enim formavit omnia, ipse est, et Israël virga hæreditatis ejus: Dominus exercituum nomen illi.

Original

Hebrew
English
The Portion of Jacob is not like these, for He is the Maker of all things, and Israel is the tribe of His inheritance—the LORD of Hosts is His name.

Notes

Jeremiah 10:16

the Portion of Jacob: This Hebrew expression means God provides everything the people need. The God of Israel is unique and not like pagan gods. As the Creator, God chose the people of Israel, rescued them from Egypt, and brought them into Canaan. The Lord freed them from slavery to make them his chosen people.

Jeremiah 10:12–16

This stanza strongly affirms God's nature.

Jeremiah 10:1–16

This poetic passage criticizes idol worship and affirms the unity and majesty of the one true God. It is not a logical discussion of divinity in nature or a detailed statement about God's attributes. Instead, it is a poem about the foolishness of worshiping idols that the worshipers have made. It includes strong affirmations of faith that clearly declare who God is.

Jeremiah 10:1–25

This poetic passage has three parts:

  1. A contrast between the Lord and pagan idols (Jeremiah 10:1–16)

  2. A reflection on the destruction awaiting idol worshipers (Jeremiah 10:17–18, 19–22)

  3. A prayer asking God to act with restraint in the coming judgment and to ensure the pagan nations do not go unpunished (Jeremiah 10:23–25).

Events

People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes LORD: Names or title used to refer to God

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (Old Testament) Body Book of Jeremiah Inheritance Jeremiah (Person)

Topics

God: Creator God: Love of, Exemplified Idolatry: Folly of