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Hosea 4:17
Ephraim is joined to false gods; let him be.
Hosea 4:17 · Bible in Basic English
Hosea 4:17 in other translations
Ephraim is joined to idols: let him alone.
Ephraim is joined to idols; leave him alone!
Ephraim is joined to idols. Leave him alone!
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In context
14 I will not give punishment to your daughters or your brides for their evil behaviour; for they make themselves separate with loose women, and make offerings with those who are used for sex purposes in the worship of the gods: the people who have no wisdom will be sent away.
15 Do not you, O Israel, come into error; do not you, O Judah, come to Gilgal, or go up to Beth-aven, or take an oath, By the living Lord.
16 For Israel is uncontrolled, like a cow which may not be controlled; now will the Lord give them food like a lamb in a wide place.
17 Ephraim is joined to false gods; let him be.
18 Their drink has become bitter; they are completely false; her rulers take pleasure in shame.
19 They are folded in the skirts of the wind; they will be shamed because of their offerings.
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