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And Judah is unruly against God, even against the faithful Holy One. <a href="/nlt/hosea/11.htm">New Living Translation</a> Israel surrounds me with lies and deceit, but Judah still obeys God and is faithful to the Holy One. <a href="/esv/hosea/11.htm">English Standard Version</a> Ephraim has surrounded me with lies, and the house of Israel with deceit, but Judah still walks with God and is faithful to the Holy One. <a href="/bsb/hosea/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Ephraim surrounds Me with lies, the house of Israel with deceit; but Judah still walks with God and is faithful to the Holy One. <a href="/kjv/hosea/11.htm">King James Bible</a> Ephraim compasseth me about with lies, and the house of Israel with deceit: but Judah yet ruleth with God, and is faithful with the saints. <a href="/nkjv/hosea/11.htm">New King James Version</a> “Ephraim has encircled Me with lies, And the house of Israel with deceit; But Judah still walks with God, Even with the Holy One who is faithful. <a href="/nasb_/hosea/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Ephraim surrounds Me with lies And the house of Israel with deceit; Judah is still unruly against God, Even against the Holy One who is faithful. <a href="/nasb/hosea/11.htm">NASB 1995</a> Ephraim surrounds Me with lies And the house of Israel with deceit; Judah is also unruly against God, Even against the Holy One who is faithful. <a href="/nasb77/hosea/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Ephraim surrounds Me with lies, And the house of Israel with deceit; Judah is also unruly against God, Even against the Holy One who is faithful. <a href="/lsb/hosea/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Ephraim surrounds Me with lies And the house of Israel with deceit; And Judah is also unruly against God, Even against the Holy One who is faithful. <a href="/amp/hosea/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Ephraim surrounds Me with lies And the house of Israel with deceit; Judah is also unruly against God, Even against the faithful Holy One. <a href="/csb/hosea/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Ephraim surrounds me with lies, the house of Israel, with deceit. Judah still wanders with God and is faithful to the holy ones. <a href="/hcsb/hosea/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Ephraim surrounds me with lies, the house of Israel, with deceit. Judah still wanders with God and is faithful to the holy ones. <a href="/asv/hosea/11.htm">American Standard Version</a> Ephraim compasseth me about with falsehood, and the house of Israel with deceit; but Judah yet ruleth with God, and is faithful with the Holy One. <a href="/cev/hosea/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Israel is deceitful to me, their loyal and holy God; they surround me with lies, and Judah worships other gods. <a href="/erv/hosea/11.htm">English Revised Version</a> Ephraim compasseth me about with falsehood, and the house of Israel with deceit: but Judah yet ruleth with God, and is faithful with the Holy One. <a href="/gwt/hosea/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> "Ephraim surrounds me with lies. The nation of Israel surrounds me with deceit." Judah rebels against God, against the Holy One who is faithful. <a href="/gnt/hosea/11.htm">Good News Translation</a> The LORD says, "The people of Israel have surrounded me with lies and deceit, and the people of Judah are still rebelling against me, the faithful and holy God. <a href="/isv/hosea/11.htm">International Standard Version</a> "Ephraim surrounds me with lies, and the house of Israel surrounds me with deceit, But Judah still rules with God, and remains faithful, along with the godly ones." <a href="/msb/hosea/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Ephraim surrounds Me with lies, the house of Israel with deceit; but Judah still walks with God and is faithful to the Holy One. <a href="/net/hosea/11.htm">NET Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nheb/hosea/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Ephraim surrounds me with falsehood, and the house of Israel with deceit. Judah still strays from God, and is unfaithful to the Holy One. <a href="/wbt/hosea/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Ephraim encompasseth me with lies, and the house of Israel with deceit: but Judah yet ruleth with God, and is faithful with the saints. <a href="/web/hosea/11.htm">World English Bible</a> Ephraim surrounds me with falsehood, and the house of Israel with deceit. Judah still strays from God, and is unfaithful to the Holy One. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/hosea/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> “Ephraim has surrounded Me with feigning, "" And the house of Israel with deceit. And Judah is again ruling with God, "" And [is] faithful with the Holy Ones!” <a href="/ylt/hosea/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Compassed Me with feigning hath Ephraim, And with deceit the house of Israel. And Judah again is ruling with God, And with the Holy Ones is faithful! <a href="/slt/hosea/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Ephraim surrounded me with falsehood, and the house of Israel with deceit: and Judah even ruled with God, and was faithful with the holy ones.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/hosea/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Ephraim hath compassed me about with denials, and the house of Israel with deceit: but Juda went down as a witness with God, and is faithful with the saints. <a href="/cpdv/hosea/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Ephraim has besieged me with denials, and the house of Israel with deceit. But Judah went down as a witness before God and the holy ones of faith. <a href="/nabre/hosea/11.htm">New American Bible</a> Ephraim has surrounded me with lies, the house of Israel, with deceit; Judah still wanders about with gods, and is faithful to holy ones. <a href="/nrsvce/hosea/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Ephraim has surrounded me with lies, and the house of Israel with deceit; but Judah still walks with God, and is faithful to the Holy One.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/hosea/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Ephraim has compassed me about with lies, and the house of Israel and Judah with deceit; until the people of God was humbled, a people once holy and faithful. <a href="/hpbt/hosea/11.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Aphreim and the house of Israel and Yehuda surrounded me with lies in treachery, until he would bring down the people of God, the holy and faithful people <div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/hosea/11.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Ephraim compasseth Me about with lies, And the house of Israel with deceit; And Judah is yet wayward towards God, And towards the Holy One who is faithful. <a href="/sep/hosea/11.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> Ephraim has compassed me with falsehood, and the house of Israel and Juda with ungodliness: but now God knows them, and they shall be called God's holy people. <a href="/parallel/hosea/11-12.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/xpPG1oLnpGk?start=1790" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/hosea/11.htm">God's Mercy On Israel</a> …11They will come trembling like birds from Egypt and like doves from the land of Assyria. Then I will settle them in their homes, declares the LORD. 12<a href="/hebrew/669.htm" title="669: ’ep̄·ra·yim (N-proper-ms) -- Dual of masculine form of 'Ephraath; double fruit; Ephrajim, a son of Joseph; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory.">Ephraim</a> <a href="/hebrew/5437.htm" title="5437: sə·ḇā·ḇu·nî (V-Qal-Perf-3cp:: 1cs) -- A primitive root; to revolve, surround, or border; used in various applications, literally and figuratively.">surrounds Me</a> <a href="/hebrew/3585.htm" title="3585: ḇə·ḵa·ḥaš (Prep-b:: N-ms) -- Lying, leanness. From kachash; literally, a failure of flesh, i.e. Emaciation; figuratively, hypocrisy.">with lies,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bêṯ (N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">the house</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">of Israel</a> <a href="/hebrew/4820.htm" title="4820: ū·ḇə·mir·māh (Conj-w, Prep-b:: N-fs) -- Deceit, treachery. From ramah in the sense of deceiving; fraud.">with deceit;</a> <a href="/hebrew/3063.htm" title="3063: wî·hū·ḏāh (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- From yadah; celebrated; Jehudah, the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory.">but Judah</a> <a href="/hebrew/5750.htm" title="5750: ‘ōḏ (Adv) -- Or rod; from uwd; properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially, again, repeatedly, still, more.">still</a> <a href="/hebrew/7300.htm" title="7300: rāḏ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To wander restlessly, roam. A primitive root; to tramp about, i.e. Ramble.">walks</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im- (Prep) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">with</a> <a href="/hebrew/410.htm" title="410: ’êl (N-ms) -- God, in pl. gods. Shortened from 'ayil; strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the Almighty.">God</a> <a href="/hebrew/539.htm" title="539: ne·’ĕ·mān (V-Nifal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To confirm, support. ">and is faithful</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: wə·‘im- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/6918.htm" title="6918: qə·ḏō·wō·šîm (Adj-mp) -- Sacred, holy. Or qadosh; from qadash; sacred; God, an angel, a saint, a sanctuary.">the Holy One.</a> <div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/jeremiah/3-6.htm">Jeremiah 3:6-10</a> Now in the days of King Josiah, the LORD said to me, “Have you seen what faithless Israel has done? She has gone up on every high hill and under every green tree to prostitute herself there. / I thought that after she had done all these things, she would return to Me. But she did not return, and her unfaithful sister Judah saw it. / She saw that because faithless Israel had committed adultery, I gave her a certificate of divorce and sent her away. Yet that unfaithful sister Judah had no fear and prostituted herself as well. ... <a href="/isaiah/7-2.htm">Isaiah 7:2</a> When it was reported to the house of David that Aram was in league with Ephraim, the hearts of Ahaz and his people trembled like trees in the forest shaken by the wind. <a href="/isaiah/9-8.htm">Isaiah 9:8-9</a> The Lord has sent a message against Jacob, and it has fallen upon Israel. / All the people will know it—Ephraim and the dwellers of Samaria. With pride and arrogance of heart they will say: <a href="/jeremiah/31-20.htm">Jeremiah 31:20</a> Is not Ephraim a precious son to Me, a delightful child? Though I often speak against him, I still remember him. Therefore My heart yearns for him; I have great compassion for him,” declares the LORD. <a href="/ezekiel/23-1.htm">Ezekiel 23:1-4</a> Again the word of the LORD came to me, saying, / “Son of man, there were two women, daughters of the same mother, / and they played in Egypt, prostituting themselves from their youth. Their breasts were fondled there, and their virgin bosoms caressed. ... <a href="/amos/5-21.htm">Amos 5:21-27</a> “I hate, I despise your feasts! I cannot stand the stench of your solemn assemblies. / Even though you offer Me burnt offerings and grain offerings, I will not accept them; for your peace offerings of fattened cattle I will have no regard. / Take away from Me the noise of your songs! I will not listen to the music of your harps. ... <a href="/micah/1-5.htm">Micah 1:5</a> All this is for the transgression of Jacob and the sins of the house of Israel. What is the transgression of Jacob? Is it not Samaria? And what is the high place of Judah? Is it not Jerusalem? <a href="/2_kings/17-18.htm">2 Kings 17:18-23</a> So the LORD was very angry with Israel, and He removed them from His presence. Only the tribe of Judah remained, / and even Judah did not keep the commandments of the LORD their God, but lived according to the customs Israel had introduced. / So the LORD rejected all the descendants of Israel. He afflicted them and delivered them into the hands of plunderers, until He had banished them from His presence. ... <a href="/psalms/78-56.htm">Psalm 78:56-58</a> But they tested and disobeyed God Most High, for they did not keep His decrees. / They turned back and were faithless like their fathers, twisted like a faulty bow. / They enraged Him with their high places and provoked His jealousy with their idols. <a href="/matthew/15-7.htm">Matthew 15:7-9</a> You hypocrites! Isaiah prophesied correctly about you: / ‘These people honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me. / They worship Me in vain; they teach as doctrine the precepts of men.’” <a href="/john/4-22.htm">John 4:22</a> You worship what you do not know; we worship what we do know, for salvation is from the Jews. <a href="/romans/9-30.htm">Romans 9:30-33</a> What then will we say? That the Gentiles, who did not pursue righteousness, have obtained it, a righteousness that is by faith; / but Israel, who pursued a law of righteousness, has not attained it. / Why not? Because their pursuit was not by faith, but as if it were by works. They stumbled over the stumbling stone, ... <a href="/romans/10-19.htm">Romans 10:19-21</a> I ask instead, did Israel not understand? First, Moses says: “I will make you jealous by those who are not a nation; I will make you angry by a nation without understanding.” / And Isaiah boldly says: “I was found by those who did not seek Me; I revealed Myself to those who did not ask for Me.” / But as for Israel he says: “All day long I have held out My hands to a disobedient and obstinate people.” <a href="/2_corinthians/11-13.htm">2 Corinthians 11:13-15</a> For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, masquerading as apostles of Christ. / And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light. / It is not surprising, then, if his servants masquerade as servants of righteousness. Their end will correspond to their actions. <a href="/galatians/1-6.htm">Galatians 1:6-9</a> I am amazed how quickly you are deserting the One who called you by the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel— / which is not even a gospel. Evidently some people are troubling you and trying to distort the gospel of Christ. / But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach a gospel contrary to the one we preached to you, let him be under a curse! ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Ephraim compasses me about with lies, and the house of Israel with deceit: but Judah yet rules with God, and is faithful with the saints.compasseth.<a href="/hosea/7-16.htm">Hosea 7:16</a> They return, but not to the most High: they are like a deceitful bow: their princes shall fall by the sword for the rage of their tongue: this shall be their derision in the land of Egypt.<a href="/hosea/12-1.htm">Hosea 12:1,7</a> 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… <a href="/psalms/78-36.htm">Psalm 78:36</a> Nevertheless they did flatter him with their mouth, and they lied unto him with their tongues.Judah.<a href="/hosea/4-15.htm">Hosea 4:15</a> Though thou, Israel, play the harlot, yet let not Judah offend; and come not ye unto Gilgal, neither go ye up to Bethaven, nor swear, The LORD liveth.<a href="/2_kings/18-4.htm">2 Kings 18:4-7</a> He removed the high places, and brake the images, and cut down the groves, and brake in pieces the brasen serpent that Moses had made: for unto those days the children of Israel did burn incense to it: and he called it Nehushtan… <a href="/2_chronicles/29-1.htm">2 Chronicles 29:1-32:33</a> Hezekiah began to reign when he was five and twenty years old, and he reigned nine and twenty years in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Abijah, the daughter of Zechariah… ruleth.<a href="/genesis/32-28.htm">Genesis 32:28</a> And he said, Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel: for as a prince hast thou power with God and with men, and hast prevailed.<a href="/1_corinthians/6-2.htm">1 Corinthians 6:2</a> Do ye not know that the saints shall judge the world? and if the world shall be judged by you, are ye unworthy to judge the smallest matters?<a href="/revelation/1-6.htm">Revelation 1:6</a> And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.saints.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/hosea/7-2.htm">Compassed</a> <a href="/psalms/73-6.htm">Compasseth</a> <a href="/hosea/10-13.htm">Deceit</a> <a href="/ezekiel/41-7.htm">Encompassed</a> <a href="/psalms/103-4.htm">Encompasseth</a> <a href="/hosea/11-9.htm">Ephraim</a> <a href="/hosea/11-9.htm">E'phraim</a> <a href="/daniel/6-4.htm">Faithful</a> <a href="/hosea/10-4.htm">Falsehood</a> <a href="/hosea/11-9.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/hosea/10-15.htm">House</a> <a href="/hosea/11-8.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/hosea/10-11.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/hosea/10-13.htm">Lies</a> <a href="/daniel/4-32.htm">Ruleth</a> <a href="/daniel/11-3.htm">Ruling</a> <a href="/daniel/8-24.htm">Saints</a> <a href="/ezekiel/34-16.htm">Strays</a> <a href="/psalms/125-2.htm">Surrounds</a> <a href="/hosea/5-1.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/hosea/4-1.htm">Truth</a> <a href="/hosea/9-1.htm">Unfaithful</a> <a href="/jeremiah/31-18.htm">Unruly</a> <a href="/ezekiel/11-21.htm">Walketh</a> <a href="/hosea/10-10.htm">Wayward</a> <a href="/hosea/10-4.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/jonah/2-3.htm">Compassed</a> <a href="/genesis/2-11.htm">Compasseth</a> <a href="/hosea/12-1.htm">Deceit</a> <a href="/jonah/2-3.htm">Encompassed</a> <a href="/habakkuk/1-4.htm">Encompasseth</a> <a href="/hosea/12-1.htm">Ephraim</a> <a href="/hosea/12-1.htm">E'phraim</a> <a href="/zechariah/8-3.htm">Faithful</a> <a href="/micah/2-11.htm">Falsehood</a> <a href="/hosea/12-9.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/joel/1-9.htm">House</a> <a href="/hosea/12-12.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/hosea/12-2.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/hosea/12-1.htm">Lies</a> <a href="/romans/12-8.htm">Ruleth</a> <a href="/amos/6-14.htm">Ruling</a> <a href="/zechariah/14-5.htm">Saints</a> <a href="/matthew/18-12.htm">Strays</a> <a href="/genesis/2-11.htm">Surrounds</a> <a href="/joel/2-20.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/amos/5-10.htm">Truth</a> <a href="/luke/12-46.htm">Unfaithful</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-14.htm">Unruly</a> <a href="/micah/2-7.htm">Walketh</a> <a href="/hebrews/5-2.htm">Wayward</a> <a href="/hosea/12-4.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Hosea 11</div>1. <a href="/hosea/11-1.htm">The ingratitude of Israel unto God for his benefits.</a> 5. <a href="/hosea/11-5.htm">His judgment.</a> 8. <a href="/hosea/11-8.htm">God's mercy toward them.</a> 12. <a href="/hosea/11-12.htm">Israel's falsehood and Judah's fidelity.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/hosea/11.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/hosea/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/hosea/11.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Ephraim surrounds Me with lies Ephraim, representing the northern kingdom of Israel, is often used as a synonym for Israel in the prophetic books. The term "surrounds Me with lies" indicates a pervasive culture of deceit and unfaithfulness towards God. Historically, the northern kingdom was characterized by idolatry and alliances with foreign nations, which were seen as acts of betrayal against God. This phrase highlights the spiritual adultery of Israel, as they professed loyalty to God while worshiping other deities.the house of Israel with deceit The "house of Israel" refers to the collective tribes of the northern kingdom. The use of "deceit" underscores the insincerity in their worship and covenant relationship with God. This deceit is not just in their actions but also in their hearts, as they failed to uphold the covenant established at Sinai. The prophets frequently condemned Israel for their duplicity, as seen in passages like <a href="/isaiah/29-13.htm">Isaiah 29:13</a>, where God laments that the people honor Him with their lips, but their hearts are far from Him.but Judah still walks with God Judah, the southern kingdom, is contrasted with Ephraim and Israel. At this point in history, Judah had not yet fallen into the same level of idolatry and apostasy as the northern kingdom. "Walks with God" suggests a closer adherence to the covenant and the Law. This phrase may reflect a temporary state, as later prophets like Jeremiah and Ezekiel would also call out Judah for similar sins. However, at this moment, Judah is seen as more faithful, possibly due to reforms under kings like Hezekiah and Josiah.and is faithful to the Holy One The "Holy One" is a title for God, emphasizing His purity and separateness from sin. Judah's faithfulness is highlighted here, suggesting a remnant that remains true to God. This faithfulness is not just in ritual but in a genuine relationship with God. The phrase foreshadows the eventual coming of the Messiah from the line of Judah, as prophesied in <a href="/genesis/49-10.htm">Genesis 49:10</a>. The faithfulness of Judah is a type of Christ, who perfectly embodies faithfulness to God and fulfills the covenant promises.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/e/ephraim.htm">Ephraim</a> Represents the northern kingdom of Israel, often used synonymously with Israel in the prophetic books. Known for its idolatry and rebellion against God. 2. <a href="/topical/h/house_of_israel.htm">House of Israel</a> Refers to the collective tribes of the northern kingdom, distinct from Judah, and often criticized by prophets for their unfaithfulness. 3. <a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a> The southern kingdom, which, at this point in Hosea, is noted for still having some semblance of faithfulness to God, though not without its own issues. 4. <a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God (The Holy One)</a> The central figure in the passage, highlighting His faithfulness in contrast to Israel's deceit. 5. <a href="/topical/h/hosea.htm">Hosea</a> The prophet through whom God delivers this message, known for his messages of judgment and redemption.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_deceit_of_sin.htm">The Deceit of Sin</a> Sin often involves deceit, both towards God and ourselves. We must be vigilant in examining our hearts for any lies we might be living. <a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_of_god.htm">Faithfulness of God</a> Despite human unfaithfulness, God remains faithful. This should encourage us to return to Him in repentance and trust. <a href="/topical/j/judah's_example.htm">Judah's Example</a> While not perfect, Judah's relative faithfulness serves as a reminder that walking with God is possible even in a corrupt world. <a href="/topical/c/call_to_repentance.htm">Call to Repentance</a> Like Israel, we are called to recognize our deceit and turn back to God, who is always ready to forgive. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_prophets.htm">The Role of Prophets</a> Prophets like Hosea remind us of God's truth and call us back to His ways. We should heed their messages in Scripture.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_hosea_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Hosea 11</a> <a href="/q/what_are_israel's_other_names.htm">What are the different names for Israel?</a> <a href="/q/why_is_the_tribe_of_manasseh_important.htm">What is the significance of the Tribe of Manasseh?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_hosea_9_15_show_god's_love.htm">In Hosea 9:15, how do we reconcile an 'all-loving' God with the statement that God hates His people in Gilgal?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_hosea_11_8-9_align_with_god's_judgments.htm">How does Hosea 11:8-9's portrayal of divine compassion align with Old Testament passages describing God's severe judgments?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/hosea/11.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(12) Should stand as the first verse of Hosea 12, just as in the Hebrew text. The rest of the prophecy appears as a distinct composition, a new commencemen, of judgment and incrimination, followed at last by one more utterance of Divine promise.The rendering of the latter part of the verse in the English version was that of the Jewish scholars who saw here a reference to the reign of Hezekiah, but it is opposed to the mention of the "controversy with Judah" in <a href="/hosea/12-3.htm" title="He took his brother by the heel in the womb, and by his strength he had power with God:">Hosea 12:3</a>. Accordingly, the rendering adopted by Ewald, Wnsche, Nowack, and others, is more probable:--"And Judah still roves unbridled towards God, and towards the faithful Holy One," Judah's inconstancy being contrasted with the faithfulness of God. The plural form, the Holy Ones, may, like the plural forms, Elohim, Adonim, suggest personalities within the substance of deity. The LXX. seem to indicate that we have not the right Hebrew text here.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/hosea/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 12. - Ephraim compasseth me about with lies, and the house of Israel with deceit: but Judah yet ruleth with God, and is faithful with the saints. The first clause sets forth the faithlessness and insincerity of Israel, and that in contrast with Judah. Thus understood, the verse properly belongs to the present chapter. But others understand the last clause differently, and deny the contrast, viz. "Judah is yet defiant towards God and towards the All-Holy One, who is faithful." <a href="/commentaries/hosea/11-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Ephraim אֶפְרַ֔יִם (’ep̄·ra·yim) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_669.htm">Strong's 669: </a> Ephraim -- a son of Joseph, also his descendants and their territory surrounds סְבָבֻ֤נִי (sə·ḇā·ḇu·nî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5437.htm">Strong's 5437: </a> To turn about, go around, surround me with lies, בְכַ֙חַשׁ֙ (ḇə·ḵa·ḥaš) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3585.htm">Strong's 3585: </a> A failure of flesh, emaciation, hypocrisy the house בֵּ֣ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house of Israel יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc with deceit; וּבְמִרְמָ֖ה (ū·ḇə·mir·māh) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4820.htm">Strong's 4820: </a> Deceit, treachery but Judah וִֽיהוּדָ֗ה (wî·hū·ḏāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3063.htm">Strong's 3063: </a> Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites still עֹ֥ד (‘ōḏ) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5750.htm">Strong's 5750: </a> Iteration, continuance, again, repeatedly, still, more walks רָד֙ (rāḏ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7300.htm">Strong's 7300: </a> To wander restlessly, roam with עִם־ (‘im-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> With, equally with God אֵ֔ל (’êl) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_410.htm">Strong's 410: </a> Strength -- as adjective, mighty, the Almighty [and is] faithful נֶאֱמָֽן׃ (ne·’ĕ·mān) Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_539.htm">Strong's 539: </a> To confirm, support to וְעִם־ (wə·‘im-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> With, equally with the Holy One. קְדוֹשִׁ֖ים (qə·ḏō·wō·šîm) Adjective - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6918.htm">Strong's 6918: </a> Sacred, God, an angel, a saint, a sanctuary <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/hosea/11-12.htm">Hosea 11:12 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/hosea/11-12.htm">Hosea 11:12 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/hosea/11-12.htm">Hosea 11:12 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/hosea/11-12.htm">Hosea 11:12 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/hosea/11-12.htm">Hosea 11:12 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/hosea/11-12.htm">Hosea 11:12 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/hosea/11-12.htm">Hosea 11:12 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/hosea/11-12.htm">Hosea 11:12 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/hosea/11-12.htm">Hosea 11:12 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/hosea/11-12.htm">Hosea 11:12 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/hosea/11-12.htm">OT Prophets: Hosea 11:12 Ephraim surrounds me with falsehood and (Ho Hs Hos.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/hosea/11-11.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Hosea 11:11"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Hosea 11:11" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/hosea/12-1.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Hosea 12:1"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Hosea 12:1" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>