Jeremiah 2:24

A wild ass used to the wilderness, that snuffeth up the wind at her pleasure; in her occasion who can turn her away? all they that seek her will not weary themselves; in her month they shall find her.

Cross-reference

In Jeremiah 2:27, the same chapter continues the idolatry theme: they call a tree 'father' and a stone 'mother' — both verses depict Israel's spiritual adultery.

Jeremiah 8:6 uses a horse plunging into battle to depict Israel's headlong rush into evil — same unrestrained animal metaphor as the wild donkey in heat.

Ezekiel 16:25 describes Israel offering herself to every passerby — very similar to the donkey's promiscuous chasing in heat. Both depict rampant spiritual prostitution.

Hosea 8:9 Allusion

Hosea 8:9 calls Ephraim a 'wild donkey wandering alone' who hires lovers — identical metaphor for Israel's idolatrous pursuit of foreign alliances.

Job 39:5-8 describes the wild donkey's untamed freedom — similar to the 'sniffing the wind' image, though Job highlights God's creation.

Hosea 5:15 Contrast

Hosea 5:15 shows God withdrawing until Israel acknowledges guilt — contrasting with the donkey's easy finding by her lovers. Both involve seeking but opposite outcomes.