Jeremiah 2:19
"Now what do you gain by going to Egypt, to drink the waters of the Shihor? Or why do you go on the way to Assyria, to drink the waters of the River?"
Key Reflection
In Jeremiah 2:19, God is questioning Israel’s pursuit of false alliances and seeking comfort in foreign powers instead of relying on him. The "waters of the Shihor" and "the waters of the River" symbolize temporary and ultimately unsatisfying sources of security, highlighting the futility of turning to these alternatives for spiritual sustenance or protection.
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From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes