Jeremiah 2:24

New American Bible - revised edition

a wild donkey bred in the wilderness, Sniffing the wind in her desire— who can restrain her lust? None seeking her need tire themselves; in her time they will find her.

Cross References

Job 11:12

An empty head will gain understanding, when a colt of a wild jackass is born human.

Job 39:2

Number the months that they must fulfill, or know when they give birth,

Jeremiah 14:6

The wild donkeys stand on the bare heights, gasping for breath like jackals; Their eyes grow dim; there is no grass.

Jeremiah 2:27

They say to a piece of wood, “You are my father,” and to a stone, “You gave me birth.” They turn their backs to me, not their faces; yet in their time of trouble they cry out, “Rise up and save us!”

Ezekiel 16:33

Prostitutes usually receive gifts. But you bestowed gifts on all your lovers, bribing them to come to you for prostitution from every side.

Hosea 5:15

I will go back to my place until they make reparation and seek my presence. In their affliction, they shall look for me.

Hosea 8:9

For they went up to Assyria— a wild ass off on its own— Ephraim bargained for lovers.