11 Ephraim is oppressed and broken in judgment, because he willingly walked after the [a]commandment.

12 Therefore will I be unto Ephraim as a moth, and to the house of Judah as a rottenness.

13 When Ephraim saw his sickness, and Judah his wound, then went Ephraim unto [b]Assyria, and sent unto King [c]Jareb: yet could he not heal you, nor cure you of your wound.

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Footnotes

  1. Hosea 5:11 To wit, after king Jeroboam’s commandment, and did not rather follow God.
  2. Hosea 5:13 Instead of seeking for remedy at God’s hand.
  3. Hosea 5:13 Who was king of the Assyrians.

11 Ephraim is oppressed,
    trampled in judgment,
    intent on pursuing idols.[a](A)
12 I am like a moth(B) to Ephraim,
    like rot(C) to the people of Judah.

13 “When Ephraim(D) saw his sickness,
    and Judah his sores,
then Ephraim turned to Assyria,(E)
    and sent to the great king for help.(F)
But he is not able to cure(G) you,
    not able to heal your sores.(H)

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Footnotes

  1. Hosea 5:11 The meaning of the Hebrew for this word is uncertain.