Lamentations 5:6

New American Bible - revised edition

We extended a hand to Egypt and Assyria, to satisfy our need of bread.

Cross References

Genesis 24:2

Abraham said to the senior servant of his household, who had charge of all his possessions: “Put your hand under my thigh,

2 Kings 10:15

When he set out from there, Jehu met Jehonadab, son of Rechab, on the road. He greeted him and asked, “Are you with me wholeheartedly, as I am with you?” “Yes,” he replied. “If you are, give me your hand.” He gave him his hand, and he had him mount his chariot,

Isaiah 57:9

You approached the king with oil, and multiplied your perfumes; You sent your ambassadors far away, down even to deepest Sheol.

Jeremiah 2:18

And now, why go to Egypt, to drink the waters of the Nile? Why go to Assyria, to drink the waters of the River?

Jeremiah 2:36

How frivolous you have become in changing your course! By Egypt you will be shamed, just as you were shamed by Assyria.

Jeremiah 50:15

raise the war cry against it on every side. It surrenders, its bastions fall, its walls are torn down: This is retribution from the Lord! Take retribution on her, as she has done, do to her; for she sinned against the Lord.

Lamentations 4:17

Even now our eyes are worn out, searching in vain for help; From our watchtower we have watched for a nation unable to save.

Ezekiel 17:18

He ignored his oath, breaking his covenant; even though he gave his hand, he did all these things— he shall not escape!

Hosea 12:1

Ephraim has surrounded me with lies, the house of Israel, with deceit; Judah still wanders about with gods, and is faithful to holy ones.

Hosea 5:13

When Ephraim saw his infirmity, and Judah his sore, Ephraim went to Assyria, and sent to the great king. But he cannot heal you, nor take away your sore.

Hosea 7:11

Ephraim is like a dove, silly and senseless; They call upon Egypt, they go to Assyria.

Hosea 9:3

They will not dwell in the Lord’s land; Ephraim will return to Egypt, and in Assyria they will eat unclean food.