Jeremiah 51:19

Verse

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

American Standard Version (1901)

The portion of Jacob is not like these; for he is the former of all things; and Israel is the tribe of his inheritance: Jehovah of hosts is his name.

Bible in Basic English

The heritage of Jacob is not like these; for the maker of all things is his heritage: the Lord of armies is his name.

Douay-Rheims 1899

The portion of Jacob is not like them: for he that made all things he it is, and Israel is the sceptre of his inheritance: the Lord of hosts is his name.

Free Bible Version

The God of Jacob is not like these idols, for he is the creator of everything, including his own people that are special to him. The Lord Almighty is his name.

Geneva Bible 1599

The portion of Iaakob is not like them: for he is the maker of all things, and Israel is the rodde of his inheritance: the Lord of hostes is his Name.

King James (Authorized) Version

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.

Translation for Translators

But the God whom we Israelis worship is not like those idols; he is the one who created everything that exists; we, the people of Israel, belong to him; his name is ‘the Commander of the armies of angels’.

Unlocked Literal Bible

But God, the portion of Jacob, is not like these, for he is the molder of all things. Israel is the tribe of his inheritance; Yahweh of hosts is his name.

Noah Webster Bible

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.

World English Bible

The portion of Jacob is not like these, for he formed all things, including the tribe of his inheritance. Yahweh of Armies is his name.

Young's Literal Translation

Not like these [is] the portion of Jacob, For He [is] former of all things, And [Israel is] the rod of His inheritance, Jehovah of Hosts [is] His name.

Context

Praise to the God of Jacob

¹⁸They are worthless, a work to be mocked. In the time of their punishment they will perish. ¹⁹The Portion of Jacob is not like these, for He is the Maker of all things, and of the tribe of His inheritance— the LORD of Hosts is His name.

Summary

In this verse, Jeremiah acknowledges the power and might of God, recognizing His sovereignty over all creation. He affirms that God is the Creator of everything, including the people of Israel, who are His inheritance. By emphasizing God's role as the foundation of the earth and the ruler of the nations, Jeremiah underscores the divine authority and control that God exercises over the world. This verse serves as a reminder of God's supremacy and the assurance that His plans and purposes will ultimately prevail.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And with thee will I break in pieces the horse and his rider,.... Or, "have broken": meaning the cavalry of an army, wherein lies its chief strength: and with thee will I break in pieces the chariot and his rider; which were also used in war.

Jeremiah 51:19

Praise to the God of Jacob

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Berean Standard Bible

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

American Standard Version (1901)

The portion of Jacob is not like these; for he is the former of all things; and Israel is the tribe of his inheritance: Jehovah of hosts is his name.

Bible in Basic English

The heritage of Jacob is not like these; for the maker of all things is his heritage: the Lord of armies is his name.

Douay-Rheims 1899

The portion of Jacob is not like them: for he that made all things he it is, and Israel is the sceptre of his inheritance: the Lord of hosts is his name.

Free Bible Version

The God of Jacob is not like these idols, for he is the creator of everything, including his own people that are special to him. The Lord Almighty is his name.

Geneva Bible 1599

The portion of Iaakob is not like them: for he is the maker of all things, and Israel is the rodde of his inheritance: the Lord of hostes is his Name.

King James (Authorized) Version

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.

Translation for Translators

Unlocked Literal Bible

But God, the portion of Jacob, is not like these, for he is the molder of all things. Israel is the tribe of his inheritance; Yahweh of hosts is his name.

Noah Webster Bible

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.

World English Bible

The portion of Jacob is not like these, for he formed all things, including the tribe of his inheritance. Yahweh of Armies is his name.

Young's Literal Translation

Not like these [is] the portion of Jacob, For He [is] former of all things, And [Israel is] the rod of His inheritance, Jehovah of Hosts [is] His name.