Hosea 7:11
Hosea · Old Testament · Chapter 7
“Ephraim also is like a silly dove without heart: they call to Egypt, they go to Assyria.”Hosea 7:11
What Does Hosea 7:11 Mean?
Hosea 7:11 is found in the book of Hosea, chapter 7, verse 11 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Hosea 7:11 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Hosea 5:13“When Ephraim saw his sickness, and Judah saw his wound, then went Ephraim to the Assyrian, and sent to king Jareb: yet could he not heal you, nor cure you of your wound.”Hosea 12:1“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.”Job 12:24“He taketh away the heart of the chief of the people of the earth, and causeth them to wander in a wilderness where there is no way.”Jeremiah 2:18“And now what hast thou to do in the way of Egypt, to drink the waters of Sihor? or what hast thou to do in the way of Assyria, to drink the waters of the river?”Hosea 4:11“Whoredom and wine and new wine take away the heart.”Hosea 8:9“For they are gone up to Assyria, a wild ass alone by himself: Ephraim hath hired lovers.”Hosea 9:3“They shall not dwell in the LORD’s land; but Ephraim shall return to Egypt, and they shall eat unclean things in Assyria.”Hosea 11:11“They shall tremble as a bird out of Egypt, and as a dove out of the land of Assyria: and I will place them in their houses, saith the LORD.”Job 5:2“For wrath killeth the foolish man, and envy slayeth the silly one.”Proverbs 6:32“But whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he that doeth it destroyeth his own soul.”Jeremiah 2:36“Why gaddest thou about so much to change thy way? thou also shalt be ashamed of Egypt, as thou wast ashamed of Assyria.”Jeremiah 5:21“Hear now this, O foolish people, and without understanding; which have eyes, and see not; which have ears, and hear not:”Lamentations 5:6“We have given the hand to the Egyptians, and to the Assyrians, to be satisfied with bread.”2 Kings 15:19“And Pul the king of Assyria came against the land: and Menahem gave Pul a thousand talents of silver, that his hand might be with him to confirm the kingdom in his hand.”2 Kings 17:3“Against him came up Shalmaneser king of Assyria; and Hoshea became his servant, and gave him presents.”Proverbs 15:32“He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.”Proverbs 17:16“Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it?”Isaiah 30:1“Woe to the rebellious children, saith the LORD, that take counsel, but not of me; and that cover with a covering, but not of my spirit, that they may add sin to sin:”Isaiah 30:4“For his princes were at Zoan, and his ambassadors came to Hanes.”Isaiah 31:1“Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on horses, and trust in chariots, because they are many; and in horsemen, because they are very strong; but they look not unto the Holy One of Israel, neither seek the LORD!”
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