Verse 2

Hosea 12:2

GOD'S WORD Translation

2 Yahweh also has a controversy with Judah, and will punish Jacob according to his ways; according to his deeds he will repay him.
Original Language Text
hebrew
אֶפְרַ֜יִם רֹעֶ֥ה ר֨וּחַ֙ וְ/רֹדֵ֣ף קָדִ֔ים כָּל הַ/יּ֕וֹם כָּזָ֥ב וָ/שֹׁ֖ד יַרְבֶּ֑ה וּ/בְרִית֙ עִם אַשּׁ֣וּר יִכְרֹ֔תוּ וְ/שֶׁ֖מֶן לְ/מִצְרַ֥יִם יוּבָֽל
English Translation
Ephraim feeds on wind and pursues the east wind all day; he multiplies lies and violence, and makes a covenant with Assyria, and oil is carried to Egypt.
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Chapter 12 Context
1 Ephraim feeds on wind, and chases the east wind. He continually multiplies lies and desolation. They... Focus ↗
2 Yahweh also has a controversy with Judah, and will punish Jacob according to his ways; according to...
3 In the womb he took his brother by the heel; and in his manhood he contended with God (Elohim). Focus ↗
4 Indeed, he struggled with the angel, and prevailed; he wept, and made supplication to him. He found... Focus ↗
5 even Yahweh, the God (Elohim) of Armies; Yahweh is his name of renown! Focus ↗
6 Therefore turn to your God (Elohim). Keep kindness and justice, and wait continually for your God (E... Focus ↗
7 A merchant has dishonest scales in his hand. He loves to defraud. Focus ↗
8 Ephraim said, “Surely I have become rich, I have found myself wealth. In all my wealth they won’t fi... Focus ↗
9 “But I am Yahweh your God (Elohim) from the land of Egypt. I will yet again make you dwell in tents,... Focus ↗
10 I have also spoken to the prophets, and I have multiplied visions; and by the ministry of the prophe... Focus ↗
11 If Gilead is wicked, surely they are worthless. In Gilgal they sacrifice bulls. Indeed, their altars... Focus ↗
12 Jacob fled into the country of Aram, and Israel served to get a wife, and for a wife he tended flock... Focus ↗
13 By a prophet Yahweh brought Israel up out of Egypt, and by a prophet he was preserved. Focus ↗
14 Ephraim has bitterly provoked anger. Therefore his blood will be left on him, and his Lord will repa... Focus ↗
Verse Information
Book
Hosea
Chapter
Chapter 12 (14 verses)
Version
GOD'S WORD Translation
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