Parallel Verses New International Version The Israelites are stubborn, like a stubborn heifer. How then can the LORD pasture them like lambs in a meadow? King James Bible For Israel slideth back as a backsliding heifer: now the LORD will feed them as a lamb in a large place. Darby Bible Translation For Israel is refractory as an untractable heifer; now will Jehovah feed them as a lamb in a wide [pasture]. World English Bible For Israel has behaved extremely stubbornly, like a stubborn heifer. Then how will Yahweh feed them like a lamb in a meadow. Young's Literal Translation For as a refractory heifer hath Israel turned aside, Now doth Jehovah feed them as a lamb in a large place. Hosea 4:16 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleIsrael slideth back - They are untractable, like an unbroken heifer or steer, that pulls back, rather than draw in the yoke. Will feed them as a lamb in a large place - A species of irony. Ye shall go to Assyria, and be scattered among the nations; ye may sport yourselves in the extensive empire, wither ye shall be carried captives. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge slideth. . as a lamb. Library 'Let Him Alone''Ephraim is joined to idols: let him alone.'--HOSEA iv. 17. The tribe of Ephraim was the most important member of the kingdom of Israel; consequently its name was not unnaturally sometimes used in a wider application for the whole of the kingdom, of which it was the principal part. Being the 'predominant partner,' its name was used alone for that of the whole firm, just as in our own empire, we often say 'England,' meaning thereby the three kingdoms: England, Scotland, and Ireland. So 'Ephraim' here … Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture Beth-El. Beth-Aven. "Destroyed for Lack of Knowledge" Joy Cross References Psalm 78:8 They would not be like their ancestors-- a stubborn and rebellious generation, whose hearts were not loyal to God, whose spirits were not faithful to him. Isaiah 5:17 Then sheep will graze as in their own pasture; lambs will feed among the ruins of the rich. Isaiah 7:25 As for all the hills once cultivated by the hoe, you will no longer go there for fear of the briers and thorns; they will become places where cattle are turned loose and where sheep run. Isaiah 30:23 He will also send you rain for the seed you sow in the ground, and the food that comes from the land will be rich and plentiful. In that day your cattle will graze in broad meadows. Jeremiah 31:18 "I have surely heard Ephraim's moaning: 'You disciplined me like an unruly calf, and I have been disciplined. Restore me, and I will return, because you are the LORD my God. Hosea 10:11 Ephraim is a trained heifer that loves to thresh; so I will put a yoke on her fair neck. I will drive Ephraim, Judah must plow, and Jacob must break up the ground. Hosea 11:6 A sword will flash in their cities; it will devour their false prophets and put an end to their plans. Jump to Previous Backsliding Behaved Broad Cow Extremely Feed Field Food Heifer Israel Israelites Lamb Meadow Pasture Refractory Stubborn Stubbornly Turned Uncontrolled WideJump to Next Backsliding Behaved Broad Cow Extremely Feed Field Food Heifer Israel Israelites Lamb Meadow Pasture Refractory Stubborn Stubbornly Turned Uncontrolled WideLinks Hosea 4:16 NIVHosea 4:16 NLT Hosea 4:16 ESV Hosea 4:16 NASB Hosea 4:16 KJV Hosea 4:16 Bible Apps Hosea 4:16 Biblia Paralela Hosea 4:16 Chinese Bible Hosea 4:16 French Bible Hosea 4:16 German Bible Hosea 4:16 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |
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