Translations
Modern
Though Ephraim multiplied the altars for sin, they became his altars for sinning.
Traditional
Because Ephraim hath made many altars to sin, altars shall be unto him to sin.
Literal
Because Ephraim has multiplied altars for sin, they have become unto him altars for sinning.
Latin
Quia multiplicavit Ephraim altaria ad peccandum; factæ sunt ei aræ in delictum.
Original
Hebrew
English
Though Ephraim multiplied the altars for sin, they became his altars for sinning.
Notes
Ephraim multiplied the altars for sin: As Israel increased its worship of other gods, the people also increased their religious activities in an attempt to remove their sin. Instead, these practices only added to their sin.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
- Prophecies of Hoseac. 785 BC
People
Ephraim: Second son of Joseph, and a tribe of Israel
Glossary
Topics
Altar used in Idolatrous Worship Ephraim: A Tribe of Israel: Applied to the Ten Tribes Idolatry: Altars Raised For Idolatry: Warnings Against, and Punishments of