Hosea 7:11
Ephraim is like a dove, foolish and without sense—calling to Egypt, then going to Assyria.
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In The King James Version
Ephraim also is like a silly dove without heart: they call to Egypt, they go to Assyria.
In Context
Cross References
2 Kings 15:19Pul, king of Assyria, invaded the country. Menahem paid Pul a thousand talents of silver to support Menahem in consolidating his power over the kingdom.
2 Kings 17:3Shalmaneser, king of Assyria, came and attacked him, and Hoshea submitted to him and paid him tribute.
Proverbs 15:32If you ignore instruction you have no self-esteem, but if you listen to correction you gain understanding.
Isaiah 30:1Tragedy is coming to my defiant children, declares the Lord. You make plans that don't come from me; you make alliances against my wishes, adding sin to sin.
Jeremiah 2:18Now what will you benefit as you travel back to Egypt to drink the waters of Shihor River? What will you gain on your way to Assyria to drink the waters of the Euphrates River?
Ezekiel 23:4The older girl was called Oholah, and her sister Oholibah. I married them both and they had sons and daughters. Oholah represents Samaria, and Oholibah represents Jerusalem.
Matthew Henry on Hosea 7:9-16
The Crimes of the People; Infatuation of Ephraim; Ephraim's Obstinate Rebellion; Ephraim's Hypocrisy. ( b. c. 750.) 8 Ephraim, he hath mixed himself among the people; Ephraim is a cake not turned. 9 Strangers have devoured his strength, and he knoweth it not: yea, gray hairs are here and there upon him, yet he knoweth not. 10 And the pride of Israel testifieth to his face: and they do not return to the Lord their God, nor seek him for all this. 11 Ephraim also is like a silly dove without heart: they call to… Read the whole commentary →