Hosea 5:2

5:2 Those who revolt are knee-deep in slaughter,

but I will discipline them all.

Hosea 5:12

The Curse of the Incurable Wound

5:12 I will be like a moth to Ephraim,

like wood rot to the house of Judah.

Hosea 7:15

7:15 Although I trained and strengthened them,

they plot evil against me!

Hosea 10:11

Fertility Imagery: Plowing, Sowing, and Reaping

10:11 Ephraim was a well-trained heifer who loved to thresh grain;

I myself put a fine yokeon her neck.

I will harness Ephraim.

Let Judah plow!

Let Jacob break up the unplowed ground for himself!