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Hosea 12:1 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Hosea 12:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Hosea chapter 12 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
The Lord's Charge Against Judah
“Ephraim feedeth on wind, and followeth after the east wind: he daily increaseth lies and desolation; and they do make a covenant with the Assyrians, and oil is carried into Egypt.”
Hosea 12:1 (KJV)
Commentary on Hosea 12:1
Feeding on wind: 'Ephraim feedeth on wind, and followeth after the east wind: he daily increaseth lies and desolation; and they do make a covenant with the Assyrians, and oil is carried into Egypt.' Ephraim רֹעֶה רוּחַ (ro'eh ruach, shepherding/feeding on wind), pursuing קָדִים (qadim, east wind—hot, destructive sirocco). Daily increasing כָּזָב וָשֹׁד (kazav vashod, lies and violence). Making covenant with Assyria while sending שֶׁמֶן (shemen, oil—tribute/bribe) to Egypt. This demonstrates futility: pursuing worthless things (wind), trusting conflicting alliances. Only Christ provides substan...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Hosea 12:1
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“and the house of Israel with deceit. Judah still strays from God”
“and your lovers shall go into captivity: surely then shall you be ashamed and confounded for all your wickedness.”
“behold”
“and they will reap the whirlwind. He has no standing grain. The stalk will yield no head. If it does yield”
“of the lioness and the lion”
“that his hand might be with him to confirm the kingdom in his hand.”
“and offered no tribute to the king of Assyria”