Jeremiah 51:19
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.

Majority 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.

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.

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 Version
The 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 Bible
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.

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 Bible
The 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 1917
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.

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 ...
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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.

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1. The severe judgment of God against Babylon, in revenge of Israel
59. Jeremiah delivers the book of this prophecy to Seraiah, to be cast into Euphrates,
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The Portion of Jacob
This phrase refers to God as the inheritance and possession of Jacob, representing the nation of Israel. In Hebrew, "portion" (חֵלֶק, cheleq) signifies a share or inheritance, emphasizing the unique relationship between God and His people. Unlike the idols of the nations, which are lifeless and powerless, God is the living and active portion of Israel, providing them with identity, security, and purpose. This highlights the covenantal relationship established with the patriarchs, where God promised to be their God and they His people.

is not like these
This phrase contrasts the living God with the idols of Babylon. "These" refers to the idols mentioned earlier in the chapter, which are man-made and devoid of life. The Hebrew word for "not" (לֹא, lo) is emphatic, underscoring the absolute difference between the true God and false gods. This distinction serves as a reminder of God's uniqueness and supremacy over all creation, reinforcing the futility of idol worship.

for He is the Maker of all things
Here, God is identified as the Creator, the One who made everything. The Hebrew word for "Maker" (יֹצֵר, yotser) conveys the idea of forming or fashioning, as a potter shapes clay. This emphasizes God's sovereignty and power over the universe, in stark contrast to idols, which are crafted by human hands. As the Creator, God is not limited by the material world but is the source of all life and existence.

and of the tribe of His inheritance
This phrase refers to Israel as God's chosen people, His special possession. The Hebrew word for "tribe" (שֵׁבֶט, shevet) can also mean "staff" or "scepter," symbolizing authority and leadership. "Inheritance" (נַחֲלָה, nachalah) denotes a heritage or possession, indicating that Israel holds a unique place in God's plan. This relationship is rooted in the Abrahamic covenant, where God promised to make Israel a great nation and a blessing to all the earth.

the LORD of Hosts is His name
This title, "LORD of Hosts" (יְהוָה צְבָאוֹת, Yahweh Tseva'ot), underscores God's supreme authority and command over the heavenly armies and all creation. "Hosts" refers to the angelic beings and celestial bodies that serve God's purposes. This name highlights God's omnipotence and His ability to execute judgment and deliverance. It reassures the faithful of His protection and the certainty of His promises, as He is the ultimate ruler of the universe.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Jacob’s
יַעֲק֗וֹב (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


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