Hosea 12:14 | English Standard Version

English Standard Version

1 Ephraim feeds on the wind and pursues the east wind all day long; they multiply falsehood and violence; they make a covenant with Assyria, and oil is carried to Egypt. (2Ki 17:4; Jer 18:17; Ho 5:13; Ho 7:11; Ho 11:12; Ho 13:15)

2Ki 17:4Jer 18:17Ho 5:13Ho 7:11Ho 11:12Ho 13:15

The Lord’s Indictment of Israel and Judah

2 The Lord has an indictment against Judah and will punish Jacob according to his ways; he will repay him according to his deeds. (Ho 4:1) 3 In the womb he took his brother by the heel, and in his manhood he strove with God. (Ge 25:26; Ge 27:36) 4 He strove with the angel and prevailed; he wept and sought his favor. He met God^[1] at Bethel, and there God spoke with us— (Ge 28:12; Ge 28:19; Ge 35:9; Ge 35:15)

Ge 28:12Ge 28:19Ge 35:9Ge 35:15

5 the Lord, the God of hosts, the Lord is his memorial name: (Ex 3:15) 6 “So you, by the help of your God, return, hold fast to love and justice, and wait continually for your God.” (Ho 14:1; Joe 2:12; Mic 6:8) 7 A merchant, in whose hands are false balances, he loves to oppress. (Pr 11:1; Pr 20:23; Am 8:5; Mic 2:2; Mic 6:11)

Pr 11:1Pr 20:23Am 8:5Mic 2:2Mic 6:11

8 Ephraim has said, “Ah, but I am rich; I have found wealth for myself; in all my labors they cannot find in me iniquity or sin.” (De 29:19; Zec 11:5; Re 3:17) 9 I am the Lord your God from the land of Egypt; I will again make you dwell in tents, as in the days of the appointed feast. (Le 23:39; Ne 8:14; Ho 13:4) 10 I spoke to the prophets; it was I who multiplied visions, and through the prophets gave parables. (2Ki 17:13; Joe 2:28) 11 If there is iniquity in Gilead, they shall surely come to nothing: in Gilgal they sacrifice bulls; their altars also are like stone heaps on the furrows of the field. (Ho 4:15; Ho 6:8; Ho 8:11; Ho 9:15; Ho 10:4)

Ho 4:15Ho 6:8Ho 8:11Ho 9:15Ho 10:4

12 Jacob fled to the land of Aram; there Israel served for a wife, and for a wife he guarded sheep. (Ge 28:5; Ge 29:20; Ge 29:28) 13 By a prophet the Lord brought Israel up from Egypt, and by a prophet he was guarded. (Ex 12:50; De 18:15; Ps 77:20; Isa 63:11)

Ex 12:50De 18:15Ps 77:20Isa 63:11

14 Ephraim has given bitter provocation; so his Lord will leave his bloodguilt on him and will repay him for his disgraceful deeds. (2Ki 17:17; Ho 4:2; Ho 12:2)