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Jeremiah 51:19 Cross-References
Explore 14 cross-references for Jeremiah 51:19 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 51 verse 19 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 51:19 (KJV)
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Commentary on Jeremiah 51:19
The portion of Jacob is not like them—"portion" (חֵלֶק, cheleq, share, portion, inheritance) designates what belongs to someone. While pagans have worthless idols, Jacob's portion is the living God Himself. Psalm 16:5 declares: "The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance." This reverses typical religion: instead of God being what humans possess, God possesses His people, and they possess Him—mutual indwelling.For he is the former of all things—the verb "formed" (יָצַר, yatsar, form, fashion) describes potter shaping clay (Jeremiah 18:1-6). God forms creation; idols are formed by craftsmen. Th...
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Cross-References for Jeremiah 51:19
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“but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”
“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.”
“a royal priesthood”
“the people whom he has chosen for his own inheritance.”
“Yahweh of Armies is his name”
“if you will indeed obey my voice”
“For the LORD's portion is his people; Jacob is the lot of his inheritance.”
“says my soul; therefore will I hope in him.”
“The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot.”
“For the LORD hath chosen Jacob unto himself”