2:18 What good will it do you
to seek help from the Egyptians?
What good will it do you
to seek help from the Assyrians?
2:23 “How can you say, ‘I have not made myself unclean.
I have not paid allegiance to
Just look at the way you have behaved in the Valley of Hinnom!
Think about the things you have done there!
You are like a flighty, young female camel
that rushes here and there, crisscrossing its path.
2:33 “My, how good you have become
at chasing after your lovers!
Why, you could even teach prostitutes a thing or two!
31:22 How long will you vacillate,
you who were once like an unfaithful daughter?
For I, the Lord, promise
something as unique as a woman protecting a man!’”
5:13 When Ephraim saw
and Judah saw his wound,
then Ephraim turned
and begged
But he will not be able to heal you!
He cannot cure your wound!
7:11 Ephraim has been like a dove,
easily deceived and lacking discernment.
They called to Egypt for help;
they turned to Assyria for protection.
12:1 Ephraim continually feeds on the wind;
he chases the east wind all day;
he multiplies lies and violence.
They make treaties
and send olive oil as tribute