So Ephraim has become like a silly, senseless dove--calling out to Egypt, then turning to Assyria. Cross References Matthew 10:16 Behold, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves. Hosea 4:6 My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I will also reject you as My priests. Since you have forgotten the law of your God, I will also forget your children. Hosea 4:11 Promiscuity, wine, and new wine take away understanding. Hosea 5:4 Their deeds do not permit them to return to their God, for a spirit of prostitution is within them, and they do not know the LORD. 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 8:9 For they have gone up to Assyria like a wild donkey on its own. Ephraim has hired lovers. Hosea 8:13 Though they offer sacrifices as gifts to Me, and though they eat the meat, the LORD does not accept them. Now He will remember their iniquity and punish their sins: They will return to Egypt. Hosea 9:3 They will not remain in the land of the LORD; Ephraim will return to Egypt and eat unclean food in Assyria. Hosea 9:6 For even if they flee destruction, Egypt will gather them and Memphis will bury them. Their precious silver will be taken over by thistles, and thorns will overrun their tents. 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 12:1 Ephraim chases 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. Treasury of Scripture Ephraim also is like a silly dove without heart: they call to Egypt, they go to Assyria. a silly. Hosea 11:11 without. Hosea 4:11 Proverbs 6:32 Proverbs 15:32 they call. Hosea 5:13 Hosea 8:8,9 Hosea 9:3 |