Hosea 7:11

Translations

Modern

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

Traditional

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

Literal

And Ephraim is like a silly dove, without sense; to Egypt they call; to Assyria they go.

Latin

Et factus est Ephraim quasi columba seducta non habens cor. Ægyptum invocabant; ad Assyrios abierunt.

Original

Hebrew

English

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

Notes

Hosea 7:11

When Assyria invaded, Israel asked Egypt for help. When Egypt could not help, Israel tried to please Assyria by becoming its vassal (a kingdom that serves a stronger power).

Hosea 7:8–12

Israel ignored the Lord in both their international and domestic decisions. Like confused and helpless doves, they moved back and forth between Assyria and Egypt, trying in vain to make treaties that would save their land. Assyria and Egypt were the major powers of their time.

Events

Prophecies of Hosea

Related verses

Hosea 5:13
When 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.
Hosea 12:1
Ephraim feeds on 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.
Jeremiah 2:18
Now 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?
Hosea 11:11
They 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.
Hosea 4:11
…to promiscuity, wine, and new wine, which take away understanding.
Hosea 9:3
They will not remain in the land of the LORD; Ephraim will return to Egypt and eat unclean food in Assyria.
Proverbs 6:32
He who commits adultery lacks judgment; whoever does so destroys himself.
Proverbs 15:32
He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding.
Proverbs 17:16
Why should the fool have money in his hand with no intention of buying wisdom?
2 Kings 17:3–4
Shalmaneser king of Assyria attacked him, and Hoshea became his vassal and paid him tribute.
Jeremiah 2:36
How impulsive you are, constantly changing your ways! You will be disappointed by Egypt just as you were by Assyria.
Ezekiel 23:4–8
The 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.

People

Ephraim: Second son of Joseph, and a tribe of Israel

Places

Assyria: A powerful ancient empire, often in conflict with Israel Egypt: Ancient nation; Israelites enslaved there; plagues and Exodus

Glossary

Hosea, Book of Pigeon

Topics

Assyria: Israel Condemned for Trusting To Blindness: Spiritual Confidence: False False Confidence in Man

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