Hosea 7:11

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“So Ephraim has become like a silly, senseless dove— calling out to Egypt, then turning to Assyria.”

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BSBPD

“So Ephraim has become like a silly, senseless dove— calling out to Egypt, then turning to Assyria.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“Ephraim also is like a silly dove without heart: they call to Egypt, they go to Assyria.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“And Ephraim is like a silly dove, without understanding: they call unto Egypt, they go to Assyria.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“And Ephraim is as a simple dove without heart, Egypt they called on--<FI> to<Fi> Asshur they have gone.”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Hosea 7:11 — 20 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. 2 Kings 15:19Then Pul king of Assyria invaded the land, and Menahem gave Pul a thousand talents of silver in order to gain his support and strengthen his own grip on the kingdom.
  2. 2 Kings 16:7So Ahaz sent messengers to Tiglath-pileser king of Assyria, saying, “I am your servant and your son. Come up and save me from the hands of the kings of Aram and Israel, who are rising up against me.”
  3. 2 Kings 17:3Shalmaneser king of Assyria attacked him, and Hoshea became his vassal and paid him tribute.
  4. Proverbs 6:32He who commits adultery lacks judgment; whoever does so destroys himself.
  5. Proverbs 15:32He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding.
  6. Proverbs 17:16Why should the fool have money in his hand with no intention of buying wisdom?
  7. Isaiah 30:1“Woe to the rebellious children,” declares the LORD, “to those who carry out a plan that is not Mine, who form an alliance, but against My will, heaping up sin upon sin.
  8. Isaiah 31:1Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help, who rely on horses, who trust in their abundance of chariots and in their multitude of horsemen. They do not look to the Holy One of Israel; they do not seek the LORD.
  9. Jeremiah 2:18Now what will you gain on your way to Egypt to drink the waters of the Nile? What will you gain on your way to Assyria to drink the waters of the Euphrates?
  10. Jeremiah 2:36How unstable you are, constantly changing your ways! You will be disappointed by Egypt just as you were by Assyria.
  11. Ezekiel 23:4The older was named Oholah, and her sister was named Oholibah. They became Mine and gave birth to sons and daughters. As for their identities, Oholah is Samaria, and Oholibah is Jerusalem.
  12. Hosea 4:11Promiscuity, wine, and new wine take away understanding.
  13. Hosea 5:13When Ephraim saw his sickness and Judah his wound, then Ephraim turned to Assyria and sent to the great king. But he cannot cure you or heal your wound.
  14. Hosea 8:8Israel is swallowed up! Now they are among the nations like a worthless vessel.
  15. Hosea 9:3They will not remain in the land of the LORD; Ephraim will return to Egypt and eat unclean food in Assyria.
  16. Hosea 11:11They will come trembling like birds from Egypt and like doves from the land of Assyria. Then I will settle them in their homes, declares the LORD.
  17. Hosea 12:1Ephraim chases the wind and pursues the east wind all day long; he multiplies lies and violence; he makes a covenant with Assyria and sends olive oil to Egypt.
  18. Hosea 12:2The LORD also brings a charge against Judah. He will punish Jacob according to his ways and repay him according to his deeds.
  19. Hosea 14:3Assyria will not save us, nor will we ride on horses. We will never again say, ‘Our gods!’ to the work of our own hands. For in You the fatherless find compassion.”
  20. Obadiah 1:7All the men allied with you will drive you to the border; the men at peace with you will deceive and overpower you. Those who eat your bread will set a trap for you without your awareness of it.

Cross-reference data: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (public domain) via OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0).

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