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Hosea 4:17

American Standard Version

Ephraim is joined to idols; let him alone.

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Hosea 4:17 in other translations

Ephraim is joined to idols.
Leave him alone!

Hosea 4:17 · World English Bible

Hosea 4:17 in context

  1. 15Though thou, Israel, play the harlot, yet let not Judah offend; and come not ye unto Gilgal, neither go ye up to Beth-aven, nor swear, As Jehovah liveth.
  2. 16For Israel hath behaved himself stubbornly, like a stubborn heifer: now will Jehovah feed them as a lamb in a large place.
  3. 17Ephraim is joined to idols; let him alone.
  4. 18Their drink is become sour; they play the harlot continually; her rulers dearly love shame.
  5. 19The wind hath wrapped her up in its wings; and they shall be put to shame because of their sacrifices.