Holy Scripture

Hosea 11:6

A church father on this verse
“"It won't return to the land of Egypt, and Assur himself" (The Vulgate adds "is") "its king, because they refused to convert. The sword has begun in its cities, and will consume its chosen ones: it will eat their heads, and my people will hang in my return. But a yoke will be imposed on them together, which will not b…”
Jerome, 5th c. — Commentary on Hosea 11:5-7

Source: Septuagint

Original

6And in his cities he prevailed not with the sword, and he ceased to war with his hands: and they shall eat of the fruit of their own devices:

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4When men were destroyed, I drew them with the bands of my love: and I will be to them as a man smiting another on his cheek: and I will have respect to him, I will prevail with him.

5Ephraim dwelt in Egypt; and as for the Assyrian, he was his king, because he would not return.

— Hosea 11:6 —

7and his people shall cleave fondly to their habitation; but God shall be angry with his precious things, and shall not at all exalt him.

8How shall I deal with thee, Ephraim? how shall I protect thee, Israel? what shall I do with thee? I will make thee as Admah, and as Zeboiim; my heart is turned at once, my repentance is powerfully excited.

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