9 For they have gone up to Assyria like a wild donkey on its own. Ephraim has hired lovers.
Hosea 8:9
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Hosea 7:10–12
10 Israel’s arrogance testifies against them, yet they do not return to the LORD their God; despite all this, they do not seek Him. 11 So Ephraim has become like a silly, senseless dove— calling out to Egypt, then turning to Assyria. 12 As they go, I will spread My net…
Ezekiel 16:27–29
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Ezekiel 23:8–10
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Hosea 12:1–2
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Hosea 4:16–18
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Hosea 5:2–4
2 The rebels are deep in slaughter; but I will chastise them all. 3 I know all about Ephraim, and Israel is not hidden from Me. For now, O Ephraim, you have turned to prostitution; Israel is defiled. 4 Their deeds do not permit them to return to their God, for a spir…
Hosea 2:4–6
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