Jeremiah 51:19

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

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

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.

In Context

18They are nothing, a work of error: in the time of their punishment, destruction will overtake them.

20You are my fighting axe and my instrument of war: with you the nations will be broken; with you kingdoms will be broken;

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Cross References

Exodus 19:5If now you will truly give ear to my voice and keep my agreement, you will be my special property out of all the peoples: for all the earth is mine:

Psalms 16:5The Lord is my heritage and the wine of my cup; you are the supporter of my right.

Psalms 73:26My flesh and my heart are wasting away: but God is the Rock of my heart and my eternal heritage.

Psalms 115:3But our God is in heaven: he has done whatever was pleasing to him.

Isaiah 47:4Says the Lord who takes up our cause; the Lord of armies is his name, the Holy One of Israel.

Jeremiah 10:16The heritage of Jacob is not like these; for the maker of all things is his heritage: the Lord of armies is his name.

Matthew Henry on Jeremiah 51:2-59

The Judgment of Babylon. ( b. c. 595.) 1 Thus saith the Lord ; Behold, I will raise up against Babylon, and against them that dwell in the midst of them that rise up against me, a destroying wind; 2 And will send unto Babylon fanners, that shall fan her, and shall empty her land: for in the day of trouble they shall be against her round about. 3 Against him that bendeth let the archer bend his bow, and against him that lifteth himself up in his brigandine: and spare ye not her young men; destroy ye utterly all her… Read the whole commentary →

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