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Jeremiah 10

Jeremiah 10:6

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

Modern
There is none like You, O LORD. You are great, and Your name is mighty in power.
Traditional
Forasmuch as there is none like unto thee, O Lord; thou art great, and thy name is great in might.
Literal
There is none like You, O YHWH! You are great, and great is Your name in might.
Latin
Non est similis tui, Domine: magnus es tu, et magnum nomen tuum in fortitudine.

Original

Hebrew
English
There is none like You, O LORD. You are great, and Your name is mighty in power.

Notes

Jeremiah 10:6

There is none like You: See Isaiah 40:21–31; 44:5–8.

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).

Theme notes and profiles

Jeremiah God’s Uniqueness

Events

Glossary

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

Topics

God: None Like to Him God: Personality of God: Power of Idolatry: Folly of