Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He who is the Portion of Jacob is not like these, for he is the Maker of all things, including the people of his inheritance— the LORD Almighty is his name. New Living Translation But the God of Israel is no idol! He is the Creator of everything that exists, including his people, his own special possession. The LORD of Heaven’s Armies is his name! English Standard Version Not like these is he who is the portion of Jacob, for he is the one who formed all things, and Israel is the tribe of his inheritance; the LORD of hosts is his name. 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. King James 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. New King James Version The Portion of Jacob is not like them, For He is the Maker of all things; And Israel is the tribe of His inheritance. The LORD of hosts is His name. New American Standard Bible The portion of Jacob is not like these; For He is the Maker of everything, And of the tribe of His inheritance; The LORD of armies is His name. NASB 1995 The portion of Jacob is not like these; For the Maker of all is He, And of the tribe of His inheritance; The LORD of hosts is His name. NASB 1977 The portion of Jacob is not like these; For the Maker of all is He, And of the tribe of His inheritance; The LORD of hosts is His name. Legacy Standard Bible The portion of Jacob is not like these; For the Maker of all is He, And of the tribe of His inheritance; Yahweh of hosts is His name. Amplified Bible The Portion of Jacob [the true God of Israel] is not like these [handmade gods]; For He is the Maker of all and the One who formed and fashioned all things, And Israel is the tribe of His inheritance— The LORD of hosts is His name. Christian Standard Bible Jacob’s Portion is not like these because he is the one who formed all things. Israel is the tribe of his inheritance; the LORD of Armies is his name. Holman Christian Standard Bible Jacob’s Portion is not like these because He is the One who formed all things. Israel is the tribe of His inheritance; Yahweh of Hosts is His name. American Standard Version 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. Contemporary English Version But the LORD, Israel's God, is all-powerful. He created everything, and he chose Israel to be his very own. English Revised Version The portion of Jacob is not like these; for he is the former of all things; and Israel is the tribe of his inheritance: the LORD of hosts is his name. GOD'S WORD® Translation Jacob's God isn't like them. He made everything, and Israel is the tribe that belongs to him. His name is the LORD of Armies. Good News Translation The God of Jacob is not like them; he is the one who made everything, and he has chosen Israel to be his very own people. The LORD Almighty is his name. International Standard Version The Portion of Jacob is not like these. He made everything, including the tribe of his inheritance. The LORD of the Heavenly Armies is his name. NET Bible The LORD, who is the portion of the descendants of Jacob, is not like them. For he is the one who created everything, including the people of Israel whom he claims as his own. He is known as the LORD who rules over all. New Heart English Bible 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. Webster's Bible Translation 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. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThe 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. 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. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe Portion of Jacob [is] not like these, "" For He is forming the whole, "" And [Israel is] the tribe of His inheritance, "" YHWH of Hosts [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. Smith's Literal Translation Not as these the portions of Jacob; for he the former of all: and the rod of his inheritance: Jehovah of armies his name. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe 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. Catholic Public Domain Version The portion of Jacob is not like their portion. For the One who made all things is his portion, and Israel is the scepter of his inheritance. The Lord of hosts is his name: New American Bible Jacob’s portion is nothing like them: he is the creator of all things. Israel is his very own tribe; LORD of hosts is his name. New Revised Standard Version Not like these is the LORD, the portion of Jacob, for he is the one who formed all things, and Israel is the tribe of his inheritance; the LORD of hosts is his name. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe portion of Jacob is not the same; for he who has created everything, he is their portion and the sceptre of their inheritance; the LORD of hosts is his name. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated These things are not like the portion of Yaqob, but he who created all is their portion, and the rod of their inheritance. LORD JEHOVAH of Hosts is his name OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The portion of Jacob is not like these; For He is the former of all things, And [Israel] is the tribe of His inheritance; The LORD of hosts is His name. Brenton Septuagint Translation Not such is Jacob's portion; for he that formed all things, he is his inheritance; the Lord is his name. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context A Song of Praise…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. Cross References Isaiah 44:24 Thus says the LORD, your Redeemer who formed you from the womb: “I am the LORD, who has made all things, who alone stretched out the heavens, who by Myself spread out the earth, Isaiah 45:5-7 I am the LORD, and there is no other; there is no God but Me. I will equip you for battle, though you have not known Me, / so that all may know, from where the sun rises to where it sets, that there is none but Me; I am the LORD, and there is no other. / I form the light and create the darkness; I bring prosperity and create calamity. I, the LORD, do all these things. Isaiah 40:18-20 To whom will you liken God? To what image will you compare Him? / To an idol that a craftsman casts and a metalworker overlays with gold and fits with silver chains? / One lacking such an offering chooses wood that will not rot. He seeks a skilled craftsman to set up an idol that will not topple. Isaiah 46:9-10 Remember what happened long ago, for I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like Me. / I declare the end from the beginning, and from ancient times what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and all My good pleasure I will accomplish.’ Isaiah 43:10-11 “You are My witnesses,” declares the LORD, “and My servant whom I have chosen, so that you may consider and believe Me and understand that I am He. Before Me no god was formed, and after Me none will come. / I, yes I, am the LORD, and there is no Savior but Me. Isaiah 44:6-8 Thus says the LORD, the King and Redeemer of Israel, the LORD of Hosts: “I am the first and I am the last, and there is no God but Me. / Who then is like Me? Let him say so! Let him declare his case before Me, since I established an ancient people. Let him foretell the things to come, and what is to take place. / Do not tremble or fear. Have I not told you and declared it long ago? You are My witnesses! Is there any God but Me? There is no other Rock; I know not one.” Isaiah 45:18 For thus says the LORD, who created the heavens—He is God; He formed the earth and fashioned it; He established it; He did not create it to be empty, but formed it to be inhabited: “I am the LORD, and there is no other. Isaiah 41:4 Who has performed this and carried it out, calling forth the generations from the beginning? I, the LORD—the first and the last—I am He.” Isaiah 42:8 I am the LORD; that is My name! I will not yield My glory to another or My praise to idols. Isaiah 48:12-13 Listen to Me, O Jacob, and Israel, whom I have called: I am He; I am the first, and I am the last. / Surely My own hand founded the earth, and My right hand spread out the heavens; when I summon them, they stand up together. Deuteronomy 32:9 But the LORD’s portion is His people, Jacob His allotted inheritance. Psalm 135:4 For the LORD has chosen Jacob as His own, Israel as His treasured possession. Psalm 115:3-8 Our God is in heaven; He does as He pleases. / Their idols are silver and gold, made by the hands of men. / They have mouths, but cannot speak; they have eyes, but cannot see; ... Psalm 96:5 For all the gods of the nations are idols, but it is the LORD who made the heavens. Psalm 100:3 Know that the LORD is God. It is He who made us, and we are His; we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture. Treasury of Scripture 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. portion Jeremiah 10:16 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. Psalm 16:5 The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot. Psalm 73:26 My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever. the former Jeremiah 51:15 He hath made the earth by his power, he hath established the world by his wisdom, and hath stretched out the heaven by his understanding. the rod Jeremiah 12:7-10 I have forsaken mine house, I have left mine heritage; I have given the dearly beloved of my soul into the hand of her enemies… Jeremiah 50:11 Because ye were glad, because ye rejoiced, O ye destroyers of mine heritage, because ye are grown fat as the heifer at grass, and bellow as bulls; Exodus 19:5,6 Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto me above all people: for all the earth is mine: … the Lord Jeremiah 10:16 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. Isaiah 47:4 As for our redeemer, the LORD of hosts is his name, the Holy One of Israel. Jump to Previous Almighty Armies Formed Former Heritage Hosts Including Inheritance Israel Jacob Maker Portion Rod TribeJump to Next Almighty Armies Formed Former Heritage Hosts Including Inheritance Israel Jacob Maker Portion Rod TribeJeremiah 51 1. The severe judgment of God against Babylon, in revenge of Israel59. Jeremiah delivers the book of this prophecy to Seraiah, to be cast into Euphrates, 64. in token of the perpetual sinking of Babylon The Portion of Jacob is not like these This phrase contrasts the God of Israel with the idols of Babylon. "The Portion of Jacob" refers to God as the inheritance and possession of the people of Israel, highlighting a personal and covenantal relationship. Unlike the lifeless idols made by human hands, God is living and active. This distinction is emphasized throughout the Old Testament, where God is portrayed as unique and incomparable (Isaiah 40:18-20). The term "Portion" signifies a deep, sustaining relationship, as seen in Psalm 73:26, where God is described as the strength and portion forever. for He is the Maker of all things and of the tribe of His inheritance the LORD of Hosts is His name Persons / Places / Events 1. JeremiahA major prophet in the Old Testament, Jeremiah was called by God to deliver messages of judgment and hope to the people of Judah and Jerusalem. 2. Jacob The patriarch whose name was later changed to Israel. He represents the nation of Israel, God's chosen people. 3. The LORD of Hosts A title for God emphasizing His sovereignty and command over the heavenly armies, highlighting His power and authority. 4. Babylon The empire that Jeremiah prophesied against, symbolizing human pride and opposition to God. 5. The Tribe of His Inheritance Refers to Israel, God's chosen people, who are set apart as His special possession. Teaching Points God's Uniqueness and SovereigntyUnlike idols or false gods, the LORD is the Maker of all things. This underscores His uniqueness and supreme authority over creation. Identity and Inheritance As the Portion of Jacob, God is intimately connected with His people. Believers today can find their identity and inheritance in Him, just as Israel did. God's Faithfulness to His People The LORD of Hosts is committed to His people, Israel, and by extension, to all who are grafted into His family through faith in Christ. The Futility of Idolatry In contrast to the living God, idols are powerless. This calls believers to examine their lives for anything that might take God's rightful place. Living as God's Inheritance As God's chosen people, believers are called to live in a way that reflects His holiness and purpose, being set apart for His glory. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 51:19?2. How does Jeremiah 51:19 emphasize God's unique power compared to idols? 3. What does "He who formed all things" reveal about God's sovereignty? 4. How can we apply God's unmatched authority in Jeremiah 51:19 to our lives? 5. How does Jeremiah 51:19 connect with Genesis 1:1 about creation? 6. In what ways can we trust God as "the Portion of Jacob"? 7. What does Jeremiah 51:19 reveal about God's sovereignty over nations and idols? 8. How does Jeremiah 51:19 challenge the belief in man-made idols? 9. What historical context surrounds Jeremiah 51:19's message? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 51? 11. What is Bethel's significance in the Bible? 12. In Jeremiah 33:17, it says David will never lack a man on his throne--how is this reconciled with the historical fall of David's dynasty? 13. 2 Kings 17:34-39 - If God's covenant with Israel was everlasting, how does the text reconcile this with the assertion that He 'rejected all the descendants of Israel?' 14. What are God's promises in the Bible? What Does Jeremiah 51:19 Mean The Portion of JacobJeremiah opens with a title that speaks of relationship and ownership: “The Portion of Jacob.” God identifies Himself as the very inheritance of His people: • Deuteronomy 32:9 says, “For the LORD’s portion is His people, Jacob His allotted inheritance.” • Psalm 16:5–6 reminds us that the LORD Himself is a believer’s “portion and cup.” • Lamentations 3:24 declares, “The LORD is my portion; therefore I will hope in Him.” In a land where nations boasted of stone idols, Israel was to treasure the living God as their greatest possession. is not like these “These” refers to the idols condemned earlier in the chapter (Jeremiah 51:17–18). Unlike lifeless statues— • Psalm 115:4–8 describes idols that “have mouths, but cannot speak.” • Isaiah 44:9–20 ridicules craftsmen who carve a god from the same block of wood they use for firewood. • 1 John 5:21 urges, “Keep yourselves from idols.” Jeremiah contrasts the emptiness of man-made gods with the glory of Israel’s true Portion. for He is the Maker of all things God’s superiority rests on creation itself. He is not fabricated; He fabricates: • Genesis 1:1—“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” • Isaiah 40:28 calls Him “the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth.” • John 1:3 and Colossians 1:16 testify that “all things were made through Him.” Because He made everything, He alone deserves worship; anything else is a created thing trying to steal the Creator’s glory. and of the tribe of His inheritance— The phrase highlights God’s covenant choice of Israel: • Exodus 19:5–6—Israel is “My treasured possession.” • Psalm 33:12—“Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people He has chosen as His inheritance.” • 1 Peter 2:9 applies the same truth to believers in Christ, calling us “a chosen people.” The Creator claims a people for Himself, affirming that His global sovereignty does not cancel His personal, covenant love. the LORD of Hosts is His name The verse concludes with God’s war-name, “the LORD of Hosts,” emphasizing His command over angelic armies and earthly powers: • 1 Samuel 17:45—David faces Goliath “in the name of the LORD of Hosts.” • Psalm 46:7—“The LORD of Hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.” • James 5:4 warns oppressors that their injustice has reached “the ears of the Lord of Hosts.” This title assures God’s people that the One who owns them also commands all might necessary to protect them. summary Jeremiah 51:19 contrasts the living Creator with dead idols. Israel’s God is their “Portion,” utterly unlike handmade gods, because He created everything, chose a people for Himself, and rules as the LORD of Hosts. For believers today, the verse calls us to turn from all substitutes, rest in the God who made us, and rejoice that the Commander of heaven’s armies claims us as His cherished inheritance. Hebrew Jacob’sיַעֲק֗וֹב (ya·‘ă·qō·wḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3290: Jacob -- a son of Isaac, also his desc Portion חֵ֣לֶק (ḥê·leq) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 2506: Portion, tract, territory is not לֹֽא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no like these, כְאֵ֜לֶּה (ḵə·’êl·leh) Preposition-k | Pronoun - common plural Strong's 428: These, those for כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction He ה֔וּא (hū) Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are is the Maker יוֹצֵ֤ר (yō·w·ṣêr) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular construct Strong's 3335: To mould into a, form, as a, potter, to determine of all things, הַכֹּל֙ (hak·kōl) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every and of the tribe וְשֵׁ֖בֶט (wə·šê·ḇeṭ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7626: Rod, staff, club, scepter, tribe of His inheritance— נַחֲלָת֑וֹ (na·ḥă·lā·ṯōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 5159: Something inherited, occupancy, an heirloom, an estate, patrimony, portion the LORD יְהוָ֥ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel of Hosts צְבָא֖וֹת (ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ) Noun - common plural Strong's 6635: A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign is His name. שְׁמֽוֹ׃ (šə·mōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 8034: A name Links Jeremiah 51:19 NIVJeremiah 51:19 NLT Jeremiah 51:19 ESV Jeremiah 51:19 NASB Jeremiah 51:19 KJV Jeremiah 51:19 BibleApps.com Jeremiah 51:19 Biblia Paralela Jeremiah 51:19 Chinese Bible Jeremiah 51:19 French Bible Jeremiah 51:19 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Jeremiah 51:19 The portion of Jacob is not like (Jer.) |
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