CHAPTER EXPLORER
Hosea 12
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14 verses in KJV · 212 outgoing cross-reference links
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Opening verses of Hosea 12 (KJV)
12:1 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.
12:2 The LORD hath also a controversy with Judah, and will punish Jacob according to his ways; according to his doings will he recompense him.
12:3 He took his brother by the heel in the womb, and by his strength he had power with God:
Historical / attribution context
Traditional writer attribution: Hosea
Approximate study chronology: c. 725 BC
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H430e.lo.himGod · 5 occurrencesH3068ye.ho.vahLORD · 5 occurrencesH5030na.viprophet · 4 occurrencesH9033ohim · 3 occurrencesH8104sha.marto keep: obey · 3 occurrencesH7725shuvto return: return · 3 occurrencesH669eph.ra.yimEphraim · 3 occurrencesH5973imwith · 3 occurrencesH4714mits.ra.yimEgypt · 3 occurrencesH4672ma.tsato find · 3 occurrencesH9030nime · 2 occurrencesH802ish.shahwoman · 2 occurrencesH7704sa.daySirion · 2 occurrencesH7235ra.vahto multiply · 2 occurrences
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