Translations
Modern
I have seen Ephraim, like Tyre, planted in a meadow. But Ephraim will bring out his children for slaughter.
Traditional
Ephraim, as I saw Tyrus, is planted in a pleasant place: but Ephraim shall bring forth his children to the murderer.
Literal
Ephraim, as I have seen, like Tyre, is planted in a pleasant place; and Ephraim will bring out his children to one who slaughters.
Latin
Ephraim, ut vidi, Tyrus erat fundata in pulchritudine; et Ephraim educet ad interfectorem filios suos.
Original
Hebrew
English
I have seen Ephraim, like Tyre, planted in a meadow. But Ephraim will bring out his children for slaughter.
Notes
for slaughter: Instead of having more children, the Israelites' worship of idols would lead to their children's deaths.
Events
People
Ephraim: Second son of Joseph, and a tribe of Israel
Places
Tyre: A major Phoenician port city, known for its trade
Glossary
Topics
Backsliders: Backsliding of Israel Tyre: City of Pleasant Site of Worldliness: General Scriptures Concerning