Hosea 12:2

The Lord has a charge to bring against Israel, to punish Jacob for his acts, according to his deeds will he requite him,

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The LORD hath also a controversy with Judah, and will punish Jacob according to his ways; according to his doings will he recompense him.

In Context

1Ephraim herds the wind and hunts the sirocco. All day long they heap up falsehood and fraud, make a treaty with Assyria, and sends tribute of olive oil to Egypt.

3In the womb he supplanted his brother, in manhood he wrestled with God,

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Matthew Henry on Hosea 12:2-7

The Crimes of Israel and Judah; Expostulations with Israel. ( b. c. 723.) 1 Ephraim feedeth on wind, and followeth after the east wind: he daily increaseth lies and desolation; and they do make a covenant with the Assyrians, and oil is carried into Egypt. 2 The Lord hath also a controversy with Judah, and will punish Jacob according to his ways; according to his doings will he recompense him. 3 He took his brother by the heel in the womb, and by his strength he had power with God: 4 Yea, he had power over the… Read the whole commentary →

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