Ephraim is struck down; their root is withered; they cannot bear fruit. Even if they bear children, I will slay the darlings of their wombs. Cross References Job 18:16 The roots beneath him dry up, and the branches above him wither away. Ezekiel 24:21 Tell the house of Israel that this is what the Lord GOD says: 'I am about to desecrate My sanctuary, the pride of your power, the desire of your eyes, and the delight of your soul. And the sons and daughters you left behind will fall by the sword.' Hosea 5:11 Ephraim is oppressed, crushed in judgment, for he is determined to follow worthless idols. Hosea 8:7 For they sow the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind. There is no standing grain; what sprouts fails to yield flour. Even if it should produce, the foreigners would swallow it up. Treasury of Scripture Ephraim is smitten, their root is dried up, they shall bear no fruit: yes, though they bring forth, yet will I slay even the beloved fruit of their womb. their root. Hosea 9:11-13 Job 18:16 Isaiah 5:24 the beloved fruit. Ezekiel 24:21 |