Albert Barnes Commentary 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." — Jeremiah 10:16 (ASV)

The portion of Jacob – that is, 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.