Jeremiah 2:33

Why trimmest thou thy way to seek love? therefore hast thou also taught the wicked ones thy ways.

Cross-reference

In Jeremiah 2:36, this same pattern of seeking allies (lovers) leads to disappointment, as Israel goes from one to another and is let down.

In Jeremiah 3:1, the same prostitution metaphor is used: Israel has lived as a prostitute with many lovers, and the question of returning to God arises.

In Jeremiah 3:2, the image of waiting for lovers on every hill and roadside expands the harlotry described in 2:33.

In Isaiah 57:7-10, Israel's idolatry is depicted as making a bed on a high hill and pursuing lovers, mirroring the harlotry theme.

In Ezekiel 16:27, God reduces Jerusalem's territory due to her lewd conduct, which shocks even the Philistines — like the excessive harlotry in 2:33.

In Ezekiel 16:47, Israel is said to be more depraved than Sodom and Samaria, paralleling the claim that even a prostitute could learn from them.

In Ezekiel 16:47, Israel's depravity surpasses that of Sodom and Samaria, echoing the 'worse than a prostitute' comparison.

In Hosea 2:5-7, the unfaithful wife pursues lovers who provide for her, echoing the same spiritual adultery metaphor.

Hosea 2:13 Parallel

In Hosea 2:13, God punishes Israel for burning incense to Baals and chasing lovers, directly reflecting the harlotry of 2:33.

Proverbs 7:12 depicts the adulteress lurking in streets, mirroring Israel's expert pursuit of illicit lovers here.