Jeremiah 2:9

Wherefore I will yet plead with you, saith the Lord, and with your children’s children will I plead.

Cross-reference

Jeremiah 2:29 continues the legal metaphor — God asks why they plead when they have transgressed, reinforcing the charges in 2:9.

Jeremiah 2:35 shows the people's false claim of innocence — directly prompting the ongoing legal case God brings in 2:9.

Isaiah 3:13 Parallel

Isaiah 3:13 depicts God standing to plead His case — the same legal imagery used in 2:9 where God brings charges.

In Isaiah 43:26, God invites Israel to present their case — same legal imagery of contending, reinforcing the covenant lawsuit theme.

Ezekiel 20:35 depicts God entering into judgment with Israel in the wilderness — a direct parallel to the 'contend' language.

Ezekiel 20:36 recalls God's wilderness judgment and says He will do the same again — mirroring the legal contention of Jeremiah 2:9.

Hosea 2:2 Parallel

Hosea 2:2 uses the same verb 'contend' as God commands Israel to contend with their mother — identical legal metaphor.

Micah 6:2 Parallel

Micah 6:2 declares the LORD has a controversy (rib) with His people — the same covenant lawsuit terminology.

Psalm 50:7 Parallel

Psalm 50:7 has God testifying against Israel — another instance of God bringing a legal charge against His people.

Ezekiel 17:20 says God will enter into judgment with the king — parallel use of 'enter into judgment' as a legal confrontation.