World English Bible
Hosea 4:17
“Ephraim is joined to idols. Leave him alone!”
Verse in context — Hosea 4
15
Though you, Israel, play the prostitute, yet don't let Judah offend; and don't come to Gilgal, neither go up to Beth Aven, nor swear, 'As Yahweh lives.
16
For Israel has behaved extremely stubbornly, like a stubborn heifer. Then how will Yahweh feed them like a lamb in a meadow.
17
Ephraim is joined to idols. Leave him alone!
18
Their drink has become sour. They play the prostitute continually. Her rulers dearly love their shameful way.
19
The wind has wrapped her up in its wings; and they shall be disappointed because of their sacrifices.
About Hosea
God’s steadfast love for His unfaithful people, symbolized through Hosea’s marriage.
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