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Hosea 7:8 Cross-References
Explore 14 cross-references for Hosea 7:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Hosea chapter 7 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Ephraim, he hath mixed himself among the people; Ephraim is a cake not turned.”
Hosea 7:8 (KJV)
Commentary on Hosea 7:8
Mixed identity: 'Ephraim, he hath mixed himself among the people; Ephraim is a cake not turned.' Two metaphors describe compromised identity. First, בָּלַל (balal, mixed/mingled) among peoples—losing distinctiveness through assimilation. Second, עֻגָה בְלִי הֲפוּכָה (ugah beli hafukhah, cake not turned)—bread cooked one side, raw the other; useless, half-baked. Israel sought to be like nations (political alliances, pagan worship) while maintaining covenant identity—impossible hybrid. This half-hearted commitment satisfies neither God nor world. Jesus condemns lukewarm commitment (Revelation 3:...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Hosea 7:8
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“and learned their works.”
“of Ammon”
“neither take their daughters to your sons”
“and an abomination is committed in Israel and in Jerusalem; for Judah has profaned the holiness of Yahweh which he loves”
“the princes drew near to me”
“and said”
“'My God”
“They have dealt treacherously against the LORD: for they have begotten strange children: now shall a month devour them with their portions.”