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Ephraim feeds on the wind and pursues the east wind all day long; they multiply falsehood and violence; they make a covenant with Assyria, and oil is carried to Egypt. |
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The LORD has an indictment against Judah and will punish Jacob according to his ways; he will repay him according to his deeds. |
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3
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In the womb he took his brother by the heel, and in his manhood he strove with God. |
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He strove with the angel and prevailed; he wept and sought his favor. He met God at Bethel, and there God spoke with us- |
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the LORD, the God of hosts, the LORD is his memorial name: |
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"So you, by the help of your God, return, hold fast to love and justice, and wait continually for your God." |
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7
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A merchant, in whose hands are false balances, he loves to oppress. |
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8
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Ephraim has said, "Ah, but I am rich; I have found wealth for myself; in all my labors they cannot find in me iniquity or sin." |
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9
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I am the LORD your God from the land of Egypt; I will again make you dwell in tents, as in the days of the appointed feast. |
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10
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I spoke to the prophets; it was I who multiplied visions, and through the prophets gave parables. |
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11
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If there is iniquity in Gilead, they shall surely come to nothing: in Gilgal they sacrifice bulls; their altars also are like stone heaps on the furrows of the field. |
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12
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Jacob fled to the land of Aram; there Israel served for a wife, and for a wife he guarded sheep. |
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13
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By a prophet the LORD brought Israel up from Egypt, and by a prophet he was guarded. |
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14
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Ephraim has given bitter provocation; so his Lord will leave his bloodguilt on him and will repay him for his disgraceful deeds. |
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