Hosea 12:1

New English Translation

Ephraim continually feeds on the wind; he chases the east wind all day; he multiplies lies and violence. They make treaties with Assyria, and send olive oil as tribute to Egypt.

Cross References

Genesis 41:6

Then seven heads of grain, thin and burned by the east wind, were sprouting up after them.

2 Kings 15:19

Pul king of Assyria invaded the land, and Menahem paid him a thousand talents of silver to gain his support and to solidify his control of the kingdom.

2 Chronicles 21:11

He also built high places on the hills of Judah; he encouraged the residents of Jerusalem to be unfaithful to the Lord and led Judah away from the Lord.

Job 15:2

“Does a wise man answer with blustery knowledge, or fill his belly with the east wind?

Psalm 78:36

But they deceived him with their words, and lied to him.

Jeremiah 2:36

Why do you constantly go about changing your political allegiances? You will get no help from Egypt just as you got no help from Assyria.

Jeremiah 22:22

My judgment will carry off all your leaders like a storm wind! Your allies will go into captivity. Then you will certainly be disgraced and put to shame because of all the wickedness you have done.

Jeremiah 7:15

And I will drive you out of my sight just like I drove out your relatives, the people of Israel.’”

Lamentations 5:6

We have submitted to Egypt and Assyria in order to buy food to eat.

Ezekiel 17:10

Consider! It is planted, but will it prosper? Will it not wither completely when the east wind blows on it? Will it not wither in the soil where it sprouted?’”

Hosea 11:12

(12:1) Ephraim has surrounded me with lies; the house of Israel has surrounded me with deceit. But Judah still roams about with God; he remains faithful to the Holy One.

Hosea 11:9

I cannot carry out my fierce anger! I cannot totally destroy Ephraim! Because I am God, and not man – the Holy One among you – I will not come in wrath!

Hosea 4:15

Although you, O Israel, commit adultery, do not let Judah become guilty! Do not journey to Gilgal! Do not go up to Beth Aven! Do not swear, “As surely as the Lord lives!”

Hosea 4:19

A whirlwind has wrapped them in its wings; they will be brought to shame because of their idolatrous worship.

Hosea 5:13

When Ephraim saw his sickness and Judah saw his wound, then Ephraim turned to Assyria, and begged its great king for help. But he will not be able to heal you! He cannot cure your wound!

Hosea 7:1

whenever I want to heal Israel, the sin of Ephraim is revealed, and the evil deeds of Samaria are exposed. For they do what is wrong; thieves break into houses, and gangs rob people out in the streets.

Hosea 7:11

Ephraim has been like a dove, easily deceived and lacking discernment. They called to Egypt for help; they turned to Assyria for protection.

Hosea 8:7

They sow the wind, and so they will reap the whirlwind! The stalk does not have any standing grain; it will not produce any flour. Even if it were to yield grain, foreigners would swallow it all up.