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Hosea 12:1-2

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1In Hebrew texts 12:1-14 is numbered 12:2-15. Ephraim feeds on the wind; he pursues the east wind all day and multiplies lies and violence. He makes a treaty with Assyria and sends olive oil to Egypt.

2The LORD has a charge to bring against Judah; he will punish Jacob Jacob means he grasps the heel, a Hebrew idiom for he takes advantage of or he deceives. according to his ways and repay him according to his deeds.