Jeremiah 10:16

“The portion of Jacob is not like them, etc.] Like those idols, vain, and the work of errors, or shall perish; even the true God, who is the portion of his people, of Jacob, whom he has chosen and redeemed; who call themselves by the name of Jacob, and are Israelites indeed, and plain hearted ones; and who have seen the insufficiency of all other portions, and the excellency of this; for there is none like it, none so large, so rich, so satisfying, and so durable; for God is the portion of his, in all the perfections of his nature, which all, some way or other, are for their good and advantage; and in all his persons, and under every character; even all he has is theirs, now and hereafter:…”

“portion--from a Hebrew root, "to divide." God is the all-sufficient Good of His people (Num 18:20; Psa 16:5; Psa 73:26; Lam 3:24). not like them--not like the idols, a vain object of trust (Deu 32:31). former of all things--the Fashioner (as a potter, Isa 64:8) of the universe. rod of his inheritance--The portion marked off as His inheritance by the measuring rod (Eze 48:21). As He is their portion, so are they His portion (Deu 32:9). A reciprocal tie (compare Jer 51:19; Psa 74:2, Margin). Others make "rod" refer to the tribal rod or scepter.”

“The portion, of Jacob - i. e., Yahweh. He is not like gods made by a carpenter and goldsmith. Of all things - literally, of the all, the universe. The rod of his inheritance - See Psalms 74:2; compare Isaiah 63:17. The rod is the scepter, and Israel the people over whom Yahweh especially rules. return to 'Top of Page'”

“Portion - God, who vouchsafes to be the portion of his people. The former - Idols are things framed or formed, but God is the former of all things. The rod of his inheritance - So called, because the inheritances of Israel were measured by a line, reed, or rod. Jeremiah 10:17”

“10:16 the God of Israel: Literally the Portion of Jacob. The Hebrew idiom suggests that God himself is everything the people need. The God of Israel is not to be compared to pagan deities. As the Creator, God selected the people of Israel, rescued them from Egypt, and brought them into Canaan; the Lord redeemed them from slavery to make them his chosen people.”

“portion: Jer 51:19; Psa 16:5, Psa 16:6, Psa 73:26, Psa 119:57, Psa 142:5; Lam 3:24 former: Jer 10:12; Pro 16:4; Isa 45:7 Israel: Exo 19:5; Deu 32:9; Psa 74:2, Psa 135:4; Isa 47:6 The Lord: Jer 31:35, Jer 32:18, Jer 50:34; Isa 47:4, Isa 51:15, Isa 54:5 Jeremiah 10:17”