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Hosea 4:17-19
Expanded Bible
Hosea 4:17-19
Expanded Bible
17 ·The Israelites [L Ephraim; C the leading tribe of the northern kingdom of Israel] ·have chosen to worship [L is joined to] idols,
so leave ·them [L him] alone.
18 When they finish their drinking,
they ·completely [or constantly] ·give themselves to being prostitutes [engage in prostitution; or go off with prostitutes];
·they [or their rulers; L their shields] love these ·disgraceful [shameful] ways.
19 They will be ·swept away as if by [wrapped up in] a whirlwind,
and their sacrifices will bring them only shame.
Hosea 4:17-19
New International Version
Hosea 4:17-19
New International Version
Hosea 4:17-19
New King James Version
Hosea 4:17-19
New King James Version
17 “Ephraim is joined to idols,
(A)Let him alone.
18 Their drink [a]is rebellion,
They commit harlotry continually.
(B)Her [b]rulers [c]dearly love dishonor.
19 (C)The wind has wrapped her up in its wings,
And (D)they shall be ashamed because of their sacrifices.
Footnotes
- Hosea 4:18 Or has turned aside
- Hosea 4:18 Lit. shields
- Hosea 4:18 Heb. difficult; a Jewish tradition shamefully love, ‘Give!’
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