11 When Ephraim multiplied his altars for sin,(A)
they became his altars for sinning.

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The Vine and the Calf

10 Israel is a lush[a] vine;(A)
it yields fruit for itself.
The more his fruit increased,
the more he increased the altars.(B)
The better his land produced,
the better they made the sacred pillars.(C)
Their hearts are devious;[b](D)
now they must bear their guilt.(E)
The Lord will break down their altars(F)
and demolish their sacred pillars.

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Footnotes

  1. 10:1 Or ravaged
  2. 10:2 Or divided

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