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Jeremiah 51:19
The portion of Jacobis not like them; for heis the former of all things: andIsrael is the rod of his inheritance: the LORD of hostsis his name.

Psalm 16:5,6
The LORDis the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot…

Psalm 73:26
My flesh and my heart faileth:but Godis the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.

former.

Jeremiah 10:12
He hath made the earth by his power, he hath established the world by his wisdom, and hath stretched out the heavens by his discretion.

Proverbs 16:4
The LORD hath made allthings for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.

Israel.

Exodus 19:5
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 earthis mine:

Deuteronomy 32:9
For the LORD'S portionis his people; Jacobis the lot of his inheritance.

Psalm 74:2
Remember thy congregation,which thou hast purchased of old; the rod of thine inheritance,which thou hast redeemed; this mount Zion, wherein thou hast dwelt.

the Lord.

Jeremiah 31:35
Thus saith the LORD, which giveth the sun for a light by day,and the ordinances of the moon and of the stars for a light by night, which divideth the sea when the waves thereof roar; The LORD of hostsis his name:

Jeremiah 32:18
Thou shewest lovingkindness unto thousands, and recompensest the iniquity of the fathers into the bosom of their children after them: the Great, the Mighty God, the LORD of hosts,is his name,

Jeremiah 50:34
Their Redeemeris strong; the LORD of hostsis his name: he shall throughly plead their cause, that he may give rest to the land, and disquiet the inhabitants of Babylon.

for He is the Maker of all things
This phrase underscores God's sovereignty and creative power, setting Him apart from idols, which are created by human hands. The assertion that God is the "Maker of all things" affirms His role as the Creator of the universe, a theme prevalent throughout the Bible, beginning withGenesis 1:1. This creative authority establishes God's supremacy over all creation, including the idols that people worship. It also connects to the New Testament, where Jesus is identified as the agent of creation inJohn 1:3 andColossians 1:16.

and Israel is the tribe of His inheritance
Here, the focus is on Israel's special status as God's chosen people. The term "tribe of His inheritance" indicates that Israel holds a unique place in God's plan, being set apart for His purposes. This concept is rooted in the Abrahamic covenant, where God promised to make Abraham's descendants a great nation (Genesis 12:2). The idea of inheritance also points to the future fulfillment of God's promises, including the coming of the Messiah from the line of Israel, as prophesied in passages likeIsaiah 9:6-7.

the LORD of Hosts is His name
This title, "LORD of Hosts," emphasizes God's supreme authority and command over the heavenly armies. It is a frequent title in the Old Testament, illustrating God's power and ability to protect and deliver His people. The use of "LORD" (YHWH) signifies the covenantal name of God, revealing His eternal and unchanging nature. This title reassures Israel of God's omnipotence and faithfulness, as seen in other scriptures like1 Samuel 17:45, where David invokes the "LORD of Hosts" in his battle against Goliath. The phrase also foreshadows the ultimate victory of God over all spiritual and earthly powers, a theme echoed in the New Testament, particularly in Revelation.

Jeremiah has just mocked the lifeless idols of the nations (Jeremiah 10:3-5). Against that backdrop he declares, “The Portion of Jacob is not like these.”

• “These” wooden and metal gods can’t move or speak (Psalm 115:4-8).

• “Portion” is covenant language: the living God Himself is the share allotted to His people (Deuteronomy 32:9;Lamentations 3:24).

• Because the LORD is their portion, Israel can resist the pull of surrounding culture and rest in the one true God (Psalm 16:5).

Idols are crafted; the LORD is Creator. “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth” (Genesis 1:1).

• His creative power exposes the absurdity of worshiping creations of human hands (Isaiah 44:9-20).

• The universe owes its origin and ongoing existence to Him (Psalm 146:6;Colossians 1:16).

• Because He “made all things,” nothing is outside His authority, giving His people absolute security (Revelation 4:11).

The verse turns from what God owns to whom God owns: “Israel is the tribe of His inheritance.”

• At Sinai He called them “My treasured possession” (Exodus 19:5-6).

• Love, not merit, lies behind this choice (Deuteronomy 7:6-8).

• The idea of inheritance is relational: God stakes His claim on Israel, and Israel’s identity is anchored in Him (Isaiah 43:1).

• In Christ, Gentile believers are grafted into this inheritance without displacing Israel (Romans 11:17-29;1 Peter 2:9).

Jeremiah closes with a title that underlines might and majesty: “the LORD of Hosts.”

• “Hosts” points to angelic armies and all cosmic forces under His command (2 Kings 6:17;Psalm 103:20-21).

• David invoked this name when facing Goliath (1 Samuel 17:45), confident that the battle belonged to the LORD.

• The title assures God’s people that no power—spiritual or earthly—can thwart His purposes (Isaiah 54:5;Psalm 46:7).

Jeremiah 10:16 contrasts worthless idols with the living Creator who has bound Himself to Israel. He is:

• their Portion—utterly unlike man-made gods,

• the Maker—sovereign over every atom,

• the Owner—who chose Israel as His inheritance,

• the LORD of Hosts—commanding heaven’s armies.

Knowing Him frees us from idols, anchors our identity, and fills us with unshakable confidence in His unmatched power and covenant love.

The rod of his inheritance.--The phrase was familiar in the poetry of Israel (Psalm 74:2;Isaiah 63:17--Heb.), but its exact meaning is not clear. The word may be "rod" in the sense of "sceptre," as inGenesis 49:10;Micah 7:14. Israel is that over which, or by means of which, God rules. But the other meaning in which it stands for "stem," "division," "tribe" (as inIsaiah 19:13;Exodus 28:21), is equally tenable. . . .