Jeremiah 51:19

What does Jeremiah 51:19 mean?

A plain-English look at Jeremiah 51:19 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

The heritage of Jacob is not like these; for the maker of all things is his heritage: the Lord of armies is his name.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Not like these <FI>is<Fi> the portion of Jacob, For He <FI>is<Fi> former of all things, And <FI>Israel is<Fi> the rod of His inheritance, Jehovah of Hosts <FI>is<Fi> His name.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

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.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

The portion of Jacob is not like them; for it is he that hath formed all things: and [Israel] is the rod of his inheritance: Jehovah of hosts is his name.

Context

v.18They are vanity, a work of delusion: in the time of their visitation they shall perish.

v.19This passage

v.20Thou art my battle-axe and weapons of war: and with thee will I break in pieces the nations; and with thee will I destroy kingdoms;

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Psalms 16:5

    Jehovah is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: Thou maintainest my lot.

  • 1 Peter 2:9

    But ye are an elect race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, that ye may show forth the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:

  • Jeremiah 50:11

    Because ye are glad, because ye rejoice, O ye that plunder my heritage, because ye are wanton as a heifer that treadeth out the grain, and neigh as strong horses;

  • Psalms 135:4

    For Jehovah hath chosen Jacob unto himself, AndIsrael for his own possession.

  • Jeremiah 10:16

    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.

  • Isaiah 47:4

    Our Redeemer, Jehovah of hosts is his name, the Holy One of Israel.

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