Hosea 7:11
Ephraim is like a dove, gullible and without sense, 1 calling out to Egypt, 1 then flying 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 15:19Then Pul the king of Assyria came against the land, and Menahem gave Pul one thousand talents of silver, so that Pul's support might be with him to strengthen the kingdom of Israel in his hand.
2 Kings 17:3Shalmaneser king of Assyria attacked him, and Hoshea became his servant and brought him tribute.
Proverbs 15:32The one who rejects discipline despises himself, 1 but he who listens to correction gains understanding. 1
Isaiah 30:1“Woe to the rebellious children,” this is Yahweh's declaration. 1 “They make plans, but not from me; they make alliances with other nations, 1 but they were not directed by my Spirit, so they add sin to sin. 1
Jeremiah 2:18So now, why take the road to Egypt and drink the waters of Shihor? 1 Why take the road to Assyria and drink the waters of the Euphrates River? 1
Ezekiel 23:4Their names were Oholah—the older sister—and Oholibah—her younger sister. Then they became mine and bore sons and daughters. Their names mean this: Oholah means Samaria, and Oholibah means 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 →