Holy Scripture

Hosea 7:12

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“"And Ephraim became like a bird deceived, not having a heart. They called upon Egypt, they went to the Assyrians. But when they shall go, I will spread my net upon them: I will bring them down as the fowls of the air; I will strike them as their congregation hath heard." LXX: "And Ephraim was like a foolish dove, with…”
Jerome, 5th c. — Commentary on Hosea 7:11-12

Source: Septuagint

Original

12Whenever they shall go, I will cast my net upon them; I will bring them down as the birds of the sky, I will chasten them with the rumor of their coming affliction.

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In context

10And the pride of Israel shall be brought down before his face: yet they have not returned to the Lord their God, neither have they diligently sought him for all this.

11And Ephraim was as a silly dove, not having a heart: he called to Egypt, and they went to the Assyrians.

— Hosea 7:12 —

13Woe to them! for they have started aside from me: they are cowards; for they have sinned against me: yet I redeemed them, but they spoke falsehoods against me.

14And their hearts did not cry to me, but they howled on their beds: they pined for oil and wine.

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