Verse 18

Jeremiah 2:18

New Living Translation

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18 “What have you gained by your alliances with Egypt and your covenants with Assyria? What good to you are the streams of the Nile or the waters of the Euphrates River?

Original Language Text

hebrew

וְ/עַתָּ֗ה מַה לָּ/ךְ֙ לְ/דֶ֣רֶךְ מִצְרַ֔יִם לִ/שְׁתּ֖וֹת מֵ֣י שִׁח֑וֹר וּ/מַה לָּ/ךְ֙ לְ/דֶ֣רֶךְ אַשּׁ֔וּר לִ/שְׁתּ֖וֹת מֵ֥י נָהָֽר

English Translation

And now, what do you have to do with the way to Egypt to drink the waters of Shihor? And what do you have to do with the way to Assyria to drink the waters of the river?

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Chapter 2 Context

1 The LORD gave me another message. He said, Focus ↗

2 “Go and shout this message to Jerusalem. This is what the LORD says: “I remember how eager you were... Focus ↗

3 In those days Israel was holy to the LORD, the first of his children. All who harmed his peopl... Focus ↗

4 Listen to the word of the LORD, people of Jacob — all you families of Israel! Focus ↗

5 This is what the LORD says: “What did your ancestors find wrong with me that led them to stray so... Focus ↗

6 They did not ask, ‘Where is the LORD who brought us safely out of Egypt and led us through the... Focus ↗

7 “And when I brought you into a fruitful land to enjoy its bounty and goodness, you defiled my... Focus ↗

8 The priests did not ask, ‘Where is the LORD?’ Those who taught my word ignored me, the rule... Focus ↗

9 Therefore, I will bring my case against you,” says the LORD. “I will even bring charges agains... Focus ↗

10 “Go west and look in the land of Cyprus ; go east and search through the land of Kedar. Has an... Focus ↗

11 Has any nation ever traded its gods for new ones, even though they are not gods at all? Yet my... Focus ↗

12 The heavens are shocked at such a thing and shrink back in horror and dismay,” says the LORD.<... Focus ↗

13 “For my people have done two evil things: They have abandoned me — the fountain of living wate... Focus ↗

14 “Why has Israel become a slave? Why has he been carried away as plunder? Focus ↗

15 Strong lions have roared against him, and the land has been destroyed. The towns are now in ru... Focus ↗

16 Egyptians, marching from their cities of Memphis and Tahpanhes, have destroyed Israel’s glory and... Focus ↗

17 And you have brought this upon yourselves by rebelling against the LORD your God (Elohim), eve... Focus ↗

18 “What have you gained by your alliances with Egypt and your covenants with Assyria? What good...

19 Your wickedness will bring its own punishment. Your turning from me will shame you. You will s... Focus ↗

20 “Long ago I broke the yoke that oppressed you and tore away the chains of your slavery, but st... Focus ↗

21 But I was the one who planted you, choosing a vine of the purest stock — the very best. How di... Focus ↗

22 No amount of soap or lye can make you clean. I still see the stain of your guilt. I, the Sover... Focus ↗

23 “You say, ‘That’s not true! I haven’t worshiped the images of Baal!’ But how can you say that?... Focus ↗

24 You are like a wild donkey, sniffing the wind at mating time. Who can restrain her lust? Th... Focus ↗

25 When will you stop running? When will you stop panting after other gods? But you say, ‘Save yo... Focus ↗

26 “Israel is like a thief who feels shame only when he gets caught. They, their kings, officials... Focus ↗

27 To an image carved from a piece of wood they say, ‘You are my father.’ To an idol chiseled fro... Focus ↗

28 But why not call on these gods you have made? When trouble comes, let them save you if they can!<... Focus ↗

29 Why do you accuse me of doing wrong? You are the ones who have rebelled,” says the LORD. Focus ↗

30 “I have punished your children, but they did not respond to my discipline. You yourselves have... Focus ↗

31 “O my people, listen to the words of the LORD! Have I been like a desert to Israel? Have I bee... Focus ↗

32 Does a young woman forget her jewelry, or a bride her wedding dress? Yet for years on end m... Focus ↗

33 “How you plot and scheme to win your lovers. Even an experienced prostitute could learn from you!... Focus ↗

34 Your clothing is stained with the blood of the innocent and the poor, though you didn’t catch the... Focus ↗

35 And yet you say, ‘I have done nothing wrong. Surely God (Elohim) isn’t angry with me!’ But... Focus ↗

36 First here, then there — you flit from one ally to another asking for help. But your new frien... Focus ↗

37 In despair, you will be led into exile with your hands on your heads, for the LORD has rejecte... Focus ↗

Verse Information

Book: Jeremiah
Chapter: Chapter 2 (37 verses)
Version: New Living Translation

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