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Hosea 11:12-12:2
Revised Standard Version
Hosea 11:12-12:2
Revised Standard Version
12 [a] E′phraim has encompassed me with lies,
and the house of Israel with deceit;
but Judah is still known by[b] God,
and is faithful to the Holy One.
12 E′phraim herds the wind,
and pursues the east wind all day long;
they multiply falsehood and violence;
they make a bargain with Assyria,
and oil is carried to Egypt.
The Long History of Rebellion
2 The Lord has an indictment against Judah,
and will punish Jacob according to his ways,
and requite him according to his deeds.
Footnotes
- Hosea 11:12 Ch 12.1 in Heb
- Hosea 11:12 Cn Compare Gk: Heb roams with
Hosea 11:12-12:2
New International Version
Hosea 11:12-12:2
New International Version
Israel’s Sin
12 Ephraim has surrounded me with lies,(A)
Israel with deceit.
And Judah is unruly against God,
even against the faithful(B) Holy One.[a](C)
12 [b]1 Ephraim(D) feeds on the wind;(E)
he pursues the east wind all day
and multiplies lies and violence.(F)
He makes a treaty with Assyria(G)
and sends olive oil to Egypt.(H)
2 The Lord has a charge(I) to bring against Judah;(J)
he will punish(K) Jacob[c] according to his ways
and repay him according to his deeds.(L)
Footnotes
- Hosea 11:12 In Hebrew texts this verse (11:12) is numbered 12:1.
- Hosea 12:1 In Hebrew texts 12:1-14 is numbered 12:2-15.
- Hosea 12:2 Jacob means he grasps the heel, a Hebrew idiom for he takes advantage of or he deceives.
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