Jeremiah 2:36
Why gaddest thou about so much to change thy way? thou also shalt be ashamed of Egypt, as thou wast ashamed of Assyria.
Context
This verse from Jeremiah Chapter 2 connects to 10 cross-references. God brings a legal case against Israel: they have exchanged his glory for worthless idols, a unique sin among nations. Israel is like a choice vine that has become a wild vine, a wayward camel or wild donkey in heat. …
Other Translations
Why gaddest thou about so much to change thy way? thou shalt be ashamed of Egypt also, as thou wast ashamed of Assyria.
What? thou art very vile to repeat thy way, Even of Egypt thou art ashamed, As thou hast been ashamed of Asshur,
Why do you go about so much for the purpose of changing your way? you will be shamed on account of Egypt, as you were shamed on account of Assyria.
Cross References
Now the Egyptians are men, and not God; and their horses flesh, and not spirit. When the Lord shall stretch …
Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on horses, and trust in chariots, because they …
For the Egyptians shall help in vain, and to no purpose: therefore have I cried concerning this, Their strength is …
Woe to the rebellious children, saith the Lord, that take counsel, but not of me; and that cover with a …
And they shall be afraid and ashamed of Ethiopia their expectation, and of Egypt their glory.
Thus saith the Lord, the God of Israel; Thus shall ye say to the king of Judah, that sent you …
How long wilt thou go about, O thou backsliding daughter? for the Lord hath created a new thing in the …
Why trimmest thou thy way to seek love? therefore hast thou also taught the wicked ones thy ways.
How canst thou say, I am not polluted, I have not gone after Baalim? see thy way in the valley, …
And now what hast thou to do in the way of Egypt, to drink the waters of Sihor? or what …