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Hosea 12:1 Cross-References

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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

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