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Hosea 12 :: Amplified Bible (AMP)

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Ephraim Reminded

Unchecked Copy BoxHos 12:1 -

Ephraim feeds on the [emptiness of the] wind

And [continually] pursues the [parching] east wind [which brings destruction];

Every day he multiplies lies and violence.

Further, he makes a covenant with Assyria

And (olive) oil is carried to Egypt [to seek alliances].

Unchecked Copy BoxHos 12:2 -

The LORD also has a dispute [a legal complaint and an indictment] with Judah,

And He will punish Jacob in accordance with his ways;

He will repay him in accordance with his deeds.

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In their mother’s womb he took his brother by the heel,

And in his maturity he contended with God.

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He wrestled with the angel and prevailed;

He wept [in repentance] and sought His favor.

He met Him at Bethel

And there God spoke with [him and through him with] us—

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Even the LORD, the God of hosts,

The name of Him [who spoke with Jacob] is the LORD.

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Therefore, return [in repentance] to your God,

Observe and highly regard kindness and justice,

And wait [expectantly] for your God continually.

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A merchant, in whose hand are false and fraudulent balances;

He loves to oppress and exploit.

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Ephraim said, “I have indeed become rich [and powerful as a nation];

I have found wealth for myself.

In all my labors they will not find in me

Any wickedness that would be sin.”

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But I have been the LORD your God since [you became a nation in] the land of Egypt;

I will make you live in tents again,

As in the days of the appointed and solemn [fn]festival.

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I have also spoken to [you through] the prophets,

And I gave [them] many visions [to make My will known],

And through the prophets I gave parables [to appeal to your sense of right and wrong].

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Is there wickedness (idolatry) in Gilead?

Surely the people there are worthless.

In Gilgal [they defy Me when] they sacrifice bulls,

Yes, [after My judgment] their [pagan] altars are like the stone heaps

In the furrows of the fields.

Unchecked Copy BoxHos 12:12 -

Now Jacob (Israel) fled into the open country of Aram (Paddan-aram),

And [there] Israel (Jacob) worked and served for a wife,

And for a wife he kept sheep.

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And by a prophet (Moses) the LORD brought Israel up from Egypt,

And by a prophet Israel was preserved.

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Ephraim has provoked most bitter anger;

So his Lord will leave his bloodguilt on him [invoking punishment]

And bring back to him his shame and dishonor.

AMP Footnotes
I.e. the Feast of Booths (Tabernacles).
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