Ephraim feeds on the wind; he pursues the east wind all day and multiplies lies and violence. He makes a treaty with Assyria and sends olive oil to.

12 Ephraim feedeth on wind, and followeth after the east wind: he daily increaseth lies and desolation; and they do make a covenant with the Assyrians, and oil is carried into Egypt. 2 The Lord hath also a controversy with Judah, and will punish Jacob according to his ways; according to his doings will he recompense him.

12 Jacob fled to the land of Aram e. and Israel worked for a wife— for a wife he tended sheep. 13 But by a prophet the LORD brought Israel out of Egypt, and by a prophet he was preserved. 14 Ephraim has provoked bitter anger, so his Lord will leave his bloodguilt upon him . and repay him for his contempt.

He daily increases lies and desolation. And oil is carried to Egypt. According to his deeds He will recompense him. And in his strength he struggled with God. He wept, and sought favor from Him. 5 That is, the Lord God of hosts. The Lord is His memorable name. And wait on your God continually. 7 “A cunning Canaanite! He loves to oppress.

1 Ephraim feeds on the wind; he pursues the east wind all day and multiplies lies and violence. He makes a treaty with Assyria and sends olive oil to Egypt. 2 The LORD has a charge to bring against Judah; he will punish Jacob according to his ways and repay him according to his deeds.

1 Ephraim feedeth on wind, and followeth after the east wind: he daily increaseth lies and desolation; and they do make a covenant with the Assyrians, and oil is carried into Egypt. 2 The LORD hath also a controversy with Judah, and will punish Jacob according to his ways; according to his doings will he recompense him.

Ephraim’s Sins Rebuked by God - “Ephraim feeds on the wind, And pursues the east wind; He daily increases lies and desolation. Also they make a.

Hosea 12, a chapter from the prophetic book of Hosea, primarily focuses on God's call for the people of Israel to turn away from their sinful ways and return to Him. Through the prophet Hosea, God brings to light the transgressions of His people, using historical references to emphasize the consequences of disobedience and the need for repentance.

CHAPTER 12 Infidelity of Israel * 1 Ephraim has surrounded me with lies, the house of Israel, with deceit; Judah still wanders about with gods, and is faithful to holy ones. * 2 * Ephraim shepherds the wind, and pursues the east wind all day long. He multiplies lies and violence: They make a covenant with Assyria, and oil is carried to Egypt.

2 The LORD hath also a controversy with Judah, and will punish Jacob according to his ways; according to his doings will he recompense him. 3 He took his brother by the heel in the womb, and by his strength he had power with God: 4 yea, he had power over the angel, and prevailed: he wept, and made supplication unto him: he found him in Beth-el, ...