Hosea 5:11 kjva — Ephraim is oppressed and broken in judgment, because he willingly walked after the commandment.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Ephraim is oppressed and broken in judgment, because he willingly walked after the commandment."

— Hosea 5:11, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Hosea 5 — Context

8

Blow ye the cornet in Gibeah, and the trumpet in Ramah: cry aloud at Beth–aven, after thee, O Benjamin.

9

Ephraim shall be desolate in the day of rebuke: among the tribes of Israel have I made known that which shall surely be.

10

The princes of Judah were like them that remove the bound: therefore I will pour out my wrath upon them like water.

11

Ephraim is oppressed and broken in judgment, because he willingly walked after the commandment.

12

Therefore will I be unto Ephraim as a moth, and to the house of Judah as rottenness.

13

When Ephraim saw his sickness, and Judah saw his wound, then went Ephraim to the Assyrian, and sent to king Jareb: yet could he not heal you, nor cure you of your wound.

14

For I will be unto Ephraim as a lion, and as a young lion to the house of Judah: I, even I, will tear and go away; I will take away, and none shall rescue him.

Hosea 5:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hosea 5:11 say?
Hosea 5:11 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Ephraim is oppressed and broken in judgment, because he willingly walked after the commandment.”
Where is Hosea 5:11 in the Bible?
Hosea 5:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Hosea, chapter 5, verse 11.
Who wrote Hosea?
Hosea is traditionally attributed to Hosea son of Beeri. It was written c. 755–710 BC.
What is the book of Hosea about?
Hosea is commanded to marry an unfaithful woman as a living picture of God's steadfast love for an unfaithful Israel. Through heartbreak and pursuit, he proclaims that the LORD will not give up on his people even when they have given up on him.
What are the major themes of Hosea?
Hosea explores themes including Steadfast Love, Idolatry as Adultery, Pursuit, Repentance, Restoration. These themes shape the meaning and context of Hosea 5:11.
What translation should I read Hosea 5:11 in?
Hosea 5:11 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Hosea 5:11?
Hosea 5:11 reads (KJVA): “Ephraim is oppressed and broken in judgment, because he willingly walked after the commandment.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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