Translations
Modern
Ephraim is a well-trained heifer that loves to thresh; but I will place a yoke on her fair neck. I will harness Ephraim, Judah will plow, and Jacob will break the hard ground.
Traditional
And Ephraim is as an heifer that is taught, and loveth to tread out the corn; but I passed over upon her fair neck: I will make Ephraim to ride; Judah shall plow, and Jacob shall break his clods.
Literal
And Ephraim is a trained heifer, loving to thresh; and I passed over upon her fair neck; I will drive Ephraim; Judah will plow; Jacob will harrow for him.
Latin
Ephraim vitula docta diligere trituram, et ego transivi super pulchritudinem colli ejus: ascendam super Ephraim, arabit Judas; confringet sibi sulcos Jacob.
Original
Hebrew
English
Ephraim is a well-trained heifer that loves to thresh; but I will place a yoke on her fair neck. I will harness Ephraim, Judah will plow, and Jacob will break the hard ground.
Notes
Because Israel did not keep the covenant, the Lord gave her a heavy burden. This was divine correction to bring her back to him.
Events
People
Ephraim: Second son of Joseph, and a tribe of Israel Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province
Glossary
Topics
Cow used for Pulling Heifer of the Obedient Heifer used for Treading out Wheat Heifer: Tractable Ploughing of a Severe Course of Affliction Pride: General Scriptures Concerning The Ox used for Treading out the Corn The Ox: Beautiful The Ox: Heifer: (Taught) Israel's Fondness for Ease in Preference To Threshing by Treading Threshing was Performed by the Feet of Horses and Oxen