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Jeremiah 10:7

Old Testament Major Prophet ASV (1901)

What does Jeremiah 10:7 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Who should not fear thee, O King of the nations? for to thee doth it appertain; forasmuch as among all the wise men of the nations, and in all their royal estate, there is none like unto thee.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Who should not fear thee, O King of the nations? for to thee doth it appertain; forasmuch as among all the wise men of the nations, and in all their royal estate, there is none like unto thee.
Jeremiah 10:7 — American Standard Version

Context — Jeremiah 10

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
4They deck it with silver and with gold; they fasten it with nails and with hammers, that it move not.
5They are like a palm-tree, of turned work, and speak not: they must needs be borne, because they cannot go. Be not afraid of them; for they cannot do evil, neither is it in them to do good.
6There is none like unto thee, O Jehovah; thou art great, and thy name is great in might.
7Who should not fear thee, O King of the nations? for to thee doth it appertain; forasmuch as among all the wise men of the nations, and in all their royal estate, there is none like unto thee.
8But they are together brutish and foolish: the instruction of idols! it is but a stock.
9There is silver beaten into plates, which is brought from Tarshish, and gold from Uphaz, the work of the artificer and of the hands of the goldsmith; blue and purple for their clothing; they are all the work of skilful men.
10But Jehovah is the true God; he is the living God, and an everlasting King: at his wrath the earth trembleth, and the nations are not able to abide his indignation.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Who would not fear thee, O King of nations? etc.] Not that the fear of him among the nations was general, or that he was owned by them as their King; but inasmuch as of right he was their King, so he ought to have been feared and reverenced by them; and it was an instance of great stupidity and ingratitude not to do it. The Targum renders it, “King of all people;” and the Syriac version, “King of all worlds”; some reference seems to be had to this passage in (<661503>Revelation 15:3,4), where, instead of “King of nations”, the Lord is called “King of saints”; and there refers to a time when he will be feared, that is, worshipped and served by all nations, as he ought to be: for to thee doth…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“(Rev 15:4). to thee doth it appertain--to Thee it properly belongs, namely, that Thou shouldest be "feared" (taken out of the previous "fear Thee") (compare Eze 21:27). He alone is the becoming object of worship. To worship any other is unseemly and an infringement of His inalienable prerogative. none--nothing whatever (see on Jer 10:6; Psa 89:6).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“O King of nations - i. e., pagan nations. Yahweh is not the national God of the Jews only, but He reigns over all mankind Psalms 22:28. It - i. e., everything. In all their kingdoms - More correctly, “in all their royalty or kingship.” return to 'Top of Page'”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“10:7 The fear of the Lord is not craven terror, but profound reverence and submission to his discipline (Job 28:28; Ps 34:11-14; Prov 1:7). It results in contentment (Prov 10:23). • King of nations: God is not limited to being the Lord of one small nation; his reign is worldwide. Jeremiah pointed out that no man-made deity could ever claim that title; not even wise people deserve such reverence.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“would: Jer 5:22; Job 37:23, Job 37:24; Luk 12:5; Rev 15:4 O King: Psa 22:28, Psa 72:11, Psa 86:9; Isa 2:4; Zac 2:11; Rev 11:15 to thee: or, it liketh thee, Psa 76:7 among: Jer 10:6; Psa 89:6; Co1 1:19, Co1 1:20 Jeremiah 10:8”
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