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What are the 'broken cisterns' mentioned in Jeremiah?

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Broken cisterns symbolize anything that cannot provide true satisfaction apart from God.

In Jeremiah 2:13, the 'broken cisterns' represent all the vain pursuits and false hopes that individuals rely on instead of God. They symbolize the futile efforts of humanity to find meaning or assurance in their own works, religion, or moral achievements. Just as a broken cistern cannot hold water, these substitutes ultimately offer nothing of substance or life. The passage calls believers to turn away from such empty pursuits and instead draw from the 'fountain of living waters,' which is Christ Himself, who satisfies every thirst for righteousness and fulfillment.
Scripture References: Jeremiah 2:13

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Two Great Evils
Bill Parker · Aug 7, 2011
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