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Jeremiah 10:16 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Jeremiah 10:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 10 verse 16 to related passages throughout the 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.”
Jeremiah 10:16 (KJV)
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Commentary on Jeremiah 10:16
This verse celebrates Jacob's God: 'The portion of Jacob is not like them.' Jacob's 'portion' (cheleq, חֵלֶק) is his inheritance, his God—completely unlike worthless idols. 'For he is the former of all things.' yotser (יוֹצֵר, potter, former) describes God as cosmic craftsman who formed everything. Unlike human craftsmen making idols, the divine Potter formed the universe. 'And Israel is the rod of his inheritance.' The relationship is reciprocal: God is Israel's portion; Israel is God's inheritance (nachalah). 'The LORD of hosts is his name.' The divine title YHWH Tseva'oth (Lord of armies/ho...
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Cross-References for Jeremiah 10:16
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“For the LORD's portion is his people; Jacob is the lot of his inheritance.”
“and recompense the iniquity of the fathers into the bosom of their children after them; the great”
“who gives the sun for a light by day”
“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.”
“Thou art my portion”
“which you purchased of old”
“he has established the world by his wisdom”
“For the LORD hath chosen Jacob unto himself”
“says my soul; therefore will I hope in him.”
“that he may give rest to the earth”