Hosea 7:11

Ephraim is like a simple, silly dove: to Egypt they call, after Assyria they go,

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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

10Israel’s arrogance testifies against them yet they do not return to the Lord their God, and in all this they do not seek him.

12wherever they turn I will spread my net over them, like birds of the sky I will bring them down, I will catch them when I hear them gathering.

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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 →

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