Contradiction with Jeremiah 2:13
While Jeremiah 2:18 questions why Israel turns to Egypt’s waters, Jeremiah 2:13 states that Israel has forsaken God, "the fountain of living waters," revealing a contradiction in their source of sustenance.
Jeremiah 2:13: For my people have committed two evils; they have forsaken me the fountain of living waters, [and] hewed them out cisterns, broken cisterns, that can hold no water.
Contradiction with Isaiah 31:1
This verse warns against relying on Egypt for help, which aligns with the admonition in Jeremiah 2:18 but the contradiction is in trusting foreign aid versus divine assistance.
Isaiah 31:1: Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on horses, and trust in chariots, because [they are] many; and in horsemen, because they are very strong; but they look not unto the Holy One of Israel, neither seek the LORD!
Contradiction with Hosea 7:11
Describes Ephraim as a "silly dove" calling on Egypt, highlighting inconsistent reliance akin to Jeremiah 2:18 questioning the wisdom in seeking Egypt's support.
Hosea 7:11: Ephraim also is like a silly dove without heart: they call to Egypt, they go to Assyria.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 17:16
This verse warns against returning to Egypt, contrasting directly with the idea in Jeremiah 2:18 that questions why such actions are taking place again.
Deuteronomy 17:16: But he shall not multiply horses to himself, nor cause the people to return to Egypt, to the end that he should multiply horses: forasmuch as the LORD hath said unto you, Ye shall henceforth return no more that way.