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Hosea 4:17
Ephraim is joined to idols. Leave him alone!
Hosea 4:17 · World English Bible
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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 punish your daughters when they play the prostitute, nor your brides when they commit adultery; because the men consort with prostitutes, and they sacrifice with the shrine prostitutes; so the people without understanding will come to ruin.
15 “Though you, Israel, play the prostitute, yet don’t let Judah offend; and don’t come to Gilgal, neither go up to Beth Aven, nor swear, ‘As the LORD lives.’
16 For Israel has behaved extremely stubbornly, like a stubborn heifer. Then how will the LORD feed them like a lamb in a meadow?
17 Ephraim is joined to idols. Leave him alone!
18 Their drink has become sour. They play the prostitute continually. Her rulers dearly love their shameful way.
19 The wind has wrapped her up in its wings; and they shall be disappointed because of their sacrifices.
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