5 pairs
Jeremiah 2:2 recalls the devotion of Israel in its early days, similar to Hosea 2:14-15, where God speaks of alluring Israel back to Himself, highlighting the theme of God's enduring love despite Israel's unfaithfulness.
Thematic focusCovenant Faithfulness, Divine Love.
Jeremiah 2:13 speaks of Israel forsaking God, the 'fountain of living waters,' which is echoed in John 4:10-14 where Jesus offers 'living water' to the Samaritan woman, symbolizing eternal life and spiritual satisfaction.
Thematic focusSpiritual Fulfillment, Living Water.
Jeremiah 2:19 warns that Israel's own wickedness will correct them, similar to Proverbs 1:29-31, which describes how rejecting wisdom leads to self-inflicted consequences.
Thematic focusConsequences of Sin, Wisdom.
Jeremiah 2:21 describes Israel as a choice vine that turned degenerate, paralleling Isaiah 5:1-4, where God laments over Israel, His vineyard, producing wild grapes despite His care.
Thematic focusUnfaithfulness, Divine Disappointment.
Jeremiah 2:27 criticizes Israel for idolatry, turning to wood and stone, similar to Isaiah 44:17-20, which mocks the absurdity of worshipping idols made by human hands.
Thematic focusIdolatry, False Worship.