Jeremiah 10:7 - Exposition

O King of nations . As time went on, the sacred writers became more and more distinct in their assertions of the truth that Jehovah, the Self-revealing God, is not Israel's King only, but also of the world (comp. Psalms 22:28 ; Psalms 47:7 , Psalms 47:8 ; Psalms 96:10 ). To thee doth it appertain ; viz. that men should fear thee. Forasmuch as, etc. (see above, on Jeremiah 10:6 ). Among all the wise men . "Men" is supplied, but doubtless rightly. It is a contest—how unequal a one!—between Jehovah and the sages of the heathen (comp. "Yet he also is wise," Isaiah 31:2 ).