Homilist Hosea 12:1 Ephraim feeds on wind, and follows after the east wind: he daily increases lies and desolation… Delitzsch renders, "Ephraim grazeth wind." The idea is that it sought for support and satisfaction in those things which were utterly unsubstantial and worthless "wind." I. Sensual indulgences are worthless soul-food. II. Worldly instructions are worthless soul-food. III. Religious formalities are worthless soul-food. (Homilist.) Parallel Verses KJV: Ephraim feedeth on wind, and followeth after the east wind: he daily increaseth lies and desolation; and they do make a covenant with the Assyrians, and oil is carried into Egypt. |
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