Quotes about Ephraim
Though Ephraim multiplied the altars for sin, they became his altars for sinning.
— Hosea 8:11
They will not remain in the land of the LORD; Ephraim will return to Egypt and eat unclean food in Assyria.
— Hosea 9:3
The prophet is Ephraim’s watchman, along with my God, yet the snare of the fowler lies on all his paths. Hostility is in the house of his God!
— Hosea 9:8
Ephraim’s glory will fly away like a bird, with no birth, no pregnancy, and no conception.
— Hosea 9:11
I have seen Ephraim, like Tyre, planted in a meadow. But Ephraim will bring out his children for slaughter.
— Hosea 9:13
Ephraim is struck down; their root is withered; they cannot bear fruit. Even if they bear children, I will slay the darlings of their wombs.
— Hosea 9:16
Yes, it will be carried to Assyria as tribute to the great king. Ephraim will be seized with shame; Israel will be ashamed of its wooden idols.
— Hosea 10:6
Ephraim is a well-trained heifer that loves to thresh; but I will place a yoke on her fair neck. I will harness Ephraim, Judah will plow, and Jacob will break the hard ground.
— Hosea 10:11
It was I who taught Ephraim to walk, taking them in My arms, but they never realized that it was I who healed them.
— Hosea 11:3
How could I give you up, O Ephraim? How could I surrender you, O Israel? How could I make you like Admah? How could I treat you like Zeboiim? My heart is turned within Me; My compassion is stirred!
— Hosea 11:8
Ephraim surrounds Me with lies, the house of Israel with deceit; but Judah still walks with God and is faithful to the Holy One.
— Hosea 11:12
Ephraim chases the wind and pursues the east wind all day long; he multiplies lies and violence; he makes a covenant with Assyria and sends olive oil to Egypt.
— Hosea 12:1