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"Ephraim has attached himself to idols; Do not go near him!"
— Hosea 4:17, NET Bible
“Ephraim is joined to idols: let him alone.”
“Ephraim is joined to idols; let him alone. ”
“Ephraim is joined to idols. Leave him alone!”
“Ephraim is a partaker with idols, let him alone.”
“Ephraim is joined to false gods; let him be.”
“Ephraim is joined to idols: let him alone.”
I will not punish your daughters when they commit prostitution, nor your daughters-in-law when they commit adultery. For the men consort with harlots, they sacrifice with temple prostitutes. It is true:“A people that lacks understanding will come to ruin!”
Warning to Judah: Do Not Join in Israel’s Apostasy! Although you, O Israel, commit adultery, do not let Judah become guilty! Do not journey to Gilgal! Do not go up to Beth Aven! Do not swear,“As surely as the LORD lives!”
Israel has rebelled like a stubborn heifer! Soon the LORD will put them out to pasture like a lamb in a broad field!
Ephraim has attached himself to idols; Do not go near him!
The Shameful Sinners Will Be Brought to Shame They consume their alcohol, then engage in cult prostitution; they dearly love their shameful behavior.
A whirlwind has wrapped them in its wings; they will be brought to shame because of their idolatrous worship.