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Among the tribes of Israel I proclaim what is certain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/hosea/5.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />One thing is certain, Israel: On your day of punishment, you will become a heap of rubble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/hosea/5.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Ephraim shall become a desolation in the day of punishment; among the tribes of Israel I make known what is sure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/hosea/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Ephraim will be laid waste on the day of rebuke. Among the tribes of Israel I proclaim what is certain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/hosea/5.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Ephraim shall be desolate in the day of rebuke: among the tribes of Israel have I made known that which shall surely be.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/hosea/5.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Ephraim shall be desolate in the day of rebuke; Among the tribes of Israel I make known what is sure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/hosea/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Ephraim will become a desolation in the day of rebuke; Among the tribes of Israel I make known what is trustworthy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/hosea/5.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Ephraim will become a desolation in the day of rebuke; Among the tribes of Israel I declare what is sure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/hosea/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Ephraim will become a desolation in the day of rebuke; Among the tribes of Israel I declare what is sure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/hosea/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Ephraim will become a desolation in the day of reproof; Among the tribes of Israel I will make known what is true.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/hosea/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Ephraim will become a desolation in the day of rebuke; Among the tribes of Israel I declare what is certain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/hosea/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Ephraim will become a desolation on the day of punishment; I announce what is certain among the tribes of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/hosea/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Ephraim will become a desolation on the day of punishment; I announce what is certain among the tribes of Israel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/hosea/5.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Ephraim shall become a desolation in the day of rebuke: among the tribes of Israel have I made known that which shall surely be.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/hosea/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />I, the LORD, will punish and wipe out Israel. This is my solemn promise to every tribe of Israel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/hosea/5.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Ephraim shall become a desolation in the day of rebuke: among the tribes of Israel have I made known that which shall surely be.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/hosea/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Ephraim will become a wasteland when the time for punishment comes. I will make the truth known among the tribes of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/hosea/5.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The day of punishment is coming, and Israel will be ruined. People of Israel, this will surely happen! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/hosea/5.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Ephraim will be desolate when it is rebuked. I have made known among the tribes of Israel what will surely come about.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/hosea/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Ephraim will be laid waste on the day of rebuke. Among the tribes of Israel I proclaim what is certain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/hosea/5.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Ephraim will be ruined in the day of judgment! What I am declaring to the tribes of Israel will certainly take place! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/hosea/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Ephraim will become a desolation in the day of rebuke. Among the tribes of Israel, I have made known that which will surely be.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/hosea/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Ephraim shall be desolate in the day of rebuke: among the tribes of Israel have I made known that which shall surely be.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/hosea/5.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Ephraim will become a desolation in the day of rebuke. Among the tribes of Israel, I have made known that which will surely be. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/hosea/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Ephraim is for a desolation in a day of reproof, "" I have made known a sure thing among the tribes of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/hosea/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Ephraim is for a desolation in a day of reproof, Among the tribes of Israel I have made known a sure thing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/hosea/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Ephraim shall be for desolation in the day of chastisement: in the tribes of Israel I made known the faithful thing.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/hosea/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Ephraim shall be in desolation in the day of rebuke: among the tribes of Israel I have shewn that which shall surely be. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/hosea/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Ephraim will be in desolation on the day of correction, for within the tribes of Israel, I have revealed faith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/hosea/5.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Ephraim shall become a wasteland on the day of punishment: Among the tribes of Israel I announce what is sure to be. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/hosea/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Ephraim shall become a desolation in the day of punishment; among the tribes of Israel I declare what is sure.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/hosea/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Ephraim shall be desolate in the clay of rebuke; among the tribes of Israel I have made known that which shall surely be.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/hosea/5.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Aphreim shall be for destruction in the day of reproof; in the tribes of Israel I have made known faithfulness<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/hosea/5.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Ephraim shall be desolate in the day of rebuke; Among the tribes of Israel do I make known that which shall surely be.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/hosea/5.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Ephraim has come to nought in the days of reproof: in the tribes of Israel I have shown faithful <i>dealings</i>.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/hosea/5-9.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/xpPG1oLnpGk?start=762" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/hosea/5.htm">God's Judgment on Israel and Judah</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">8</span>Blow the ram’s horn in Gibeah, the trumpet in Ramah; raise the battle cry in Beth-aven: Lead on, O Benjamin! <span class="reftext">9</span><span class="highl"><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/1961.htm" title="1961: ṯih·yeh (V-Qal-Imperf-3fs) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">will be</a> <a href="/hebrew/8047.htm" title="8047: lə·šam·māh (Prep-l:: N-fs) -- Waste, horror. From shamem; ruin; by implication, consternation.">laid waste</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: bə·yō·wm (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">on the day</a> <a href="/hebrew/8433.htm" title="8433: tō·w·ḵê·ḥāh (N-fs) -- And towkachath; from yakach; chastisement; figuratively correction, refutation, proof.">of rebuke.</a> <a href="/hebrew/7626.htm" title="7626: bə·šiḇ·ṭê (Prep-b:: N-mpc) -- Rod, staff, club, scepter, tribe. From an unused root probably meaning to branch off; a scion, i.e. a stick Or a clan.">Among the tribes</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/3045.htm" title="3045: hō·w·ḏa‘·tî (V-Hifil-Perf-1cs) -- A primitive root; to know; used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially.">I proclaim</a> <a href="/hebrew/539.htm" title="539: ne·’ĕ·mā·nāh (V-Nifal-Prtcpl-fs) -- To confirm, support. ">what is certain.</a> </span><span class="reftext">10</span>The princes of Judah are like those who move boundary stones; I will pour out My fury upon them like water.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/7-8.htm">Isaiah 7:8</a></span><br />For the head of Aram is Damascus, and the head of Damascus is Rezin. Within sixty-five years Ephraim will be shattered as a people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/amos/5-2.htm">Amos 5:2</a></span><br />“Fallen is Virgin Israel, never to rise again. She lies abandoned on her land, with no one to raise her up.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/17-6.htm">2 Kings 17:6</a></span><br />In the ninth year of Hoshea, the king of Assyria captured Samaria and carried away the Israelites to Assyria, where he settled them in Halah, in Gozan by the Habor River, and in the cities of the Medes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/28-1.htm">Isaiah 28:1-3</a></span><br />Woe to the majestic crown of Ephraim’s drunkards, to the fading flower of his glorious splendor, set on the summit above the fertile valley, the pride of those overcome by wine. / Behold, the Lord has one who is strong and mighty. Like a hailstorm or destructive tempest, like a driving rain or flooding downpour, he will smash that crown to the ground. / The majestic crown of Ephraim’s drunkards will be trampled underfoot.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/7-15.htm">Jeremiah 7:15</a></span><br />And I will cast you out of My presence, just as I have cast out all your brothers, all the descendants of Ephraim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/9-3.htm">Hosea 9:3</a></span><br />They will not remain in the land of the LORD; Ephraim will return to Egypt and eat unclean food in Assyria.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/8-8.htm">Hosea 8:8</a></span><br />Israel is swallowed up! Now they are among the nations like a worthless vessel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/9-14.htm">Isaiah 9:14-16</a></span><br />So the LORD will cut off Israel’s head and tail, both palm branch and reed in a single day. / The head is the elder and honorable man, and the tail is the prophet who teaches lies. / For those who guide this people mislead them, and those they mislead are swallowed up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/17-3.htm">Isaiah 17:3</a></span><br />The fortress will disappear from Ephraim, and the sovereignty from Damascus. The remnant of Aram will be like the splendor of the Israelites,” declares the LORD of Hosts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/1-6.htm">Micah 1:6</a></span><br />Therefore I will make Samaria a heap of rubble in the open field, a planting area for a vineyard. I will pour her stones into the valley and expose her foundations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/11-21.htm">Matthew 11:21-22</a></span><br />“Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes. / But I tell you, it will be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon on the day of judgment than for you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/10-13.htm">Luke 10:13-14</a></span><br />Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago, sitting in sackcloth and ashes. / But it will be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon at the judgment than for you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/4-17.htm">1 Peter 4:17</a></span><br />For it is time for judgment to begin with the family of God; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who disobey the gospel of God?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/23-37.htm">Matthew 23:37-38</a></span><br />O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling! / Look, your house is left to you desolate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/4-22.htm">John 4:22</a></span><br />You worship what you do not know; we worship what we do know, for salvation is from the Jews.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Ephraim shall be desolate in the day of rebuke: among the tribes of Israel have I made known that which shall surely be.</p><p class="hdg">Ephraim.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/hosea/5-12.htm">Hosea 5:12,14</a></b></br> Therefore <i>will</i> I <i>be</i> unto Ephraim as a moth, and to the house of Judah as rottenness… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/hosea/8-8.htm">Hosea 8:8</a></b></br> Israel is swallowed up: now shall they be among the Gentiles as a vessel wherein <i>is</i> no pleasure.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/hosea/9-11.htm">Hosea 9:11-17</a></b></br> <i>As for</i> Ephraim, their glory shall fly away like a bird, from the birth, and from the womb, and from the conception… </p><p class="hdg">have.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/46-10.htm">Isaiah 46:10</a></b></br> Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times <i>the things</i> that are not <i>yet</i> done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/48-3.htm">Isaiah 48:3,5</a></b></br> I have declared the former things from the beginning; and they went forth out of my mouth, and I shewed them; I did <i>them</i> suddenly, and they came to pass… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/amos/3-7.htm">Amos 3:7</a></b></br> Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/daniel/11-2.htm">Declare</a> <a href="/hosea/2-12.htm">Desolate</a> <a href="/daniel/12-11.htm">Desolation</a> <a href="/hosea/5-5.htm">Ephraim</a> <a href="/hosea/5-5.htm">E'phraim</a> <a href="/hosea/5-5.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/daniel/6-17.htm">Laid</a> <a href="/jeremiah/49-29.htm">Proclaim</a> <a href="/hosea/4-9.htm">Punishment</a> <a href="/hosea/2-2.htm">Rebuke</a> <a href="/isaiah/10-3.htm">Reckoning</a> <a href="/hosea/4-4.htm">Reproof</a> <a href="/daniel/4-26.htm">Sure</a> <a href="/hosea/4-15.htm">Surely</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-31.htm">Tribes</a> <a href="/hosea/5-7.htm">Waste</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/joel/1-14.htm">Declare</a> <a href="/hosea/5-15.htm">Desolate</a> <a href="/hosea/12-1.htm">Desolation</a> <a href="/hosea/5-11.htm">Ephraim</a> <a href="/hosea/5-11.htm">E'phraim</a> <a href="/hosea/6-10.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/hosea/13-12.htm">Laid</a> <a href="/joel/1-14.htm">Proclaim</a> <a href="/hosea/7-12.htm">Punishment</a> <a href="/micah/4-3.htm">Rebuke</a> <a href="/hosea/9-7.htm">Reckoning</a> <a href="/habakkuk/1-12.htm">Reproof</a> <a href="/hosea/6-3.htm">Sure</a> <a href="/hosea/6-3.htm">Surely</a> <a href="/micah/6-9.htm">Tribes</a> <a href="/hosea/5-15.htm">Waste</a><div class="vheading2">Hosea 5</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/hosea/5-1.htm">The judgments of God are denounced against the priests, people, and princes, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/hosea/5-9.htm">both of Israel and Judah, for their manifold sins.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/hosea/5-15.htm">An intimation is given of mercy on their repentance.</a></span><br></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'; 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This phrase indicates a coming judgment due to the nation's persistent idolatry and unfaithfulness to God. The "day of rebuke" refers to a specific time when God will execute His judgment, which historically aligns with the Assyrian invasion and conquest of Israel around 722 BC. This event fulfilled the prophetic warnings given by Hosea and other prophets. The term "laid waste" suggests complete devastation, emphasizing the severity of God's judgment. This serves as a warning to all believers about the consequences of turning away from God.<p><b>Among the tribes of Israel I proclaim what is certain.</b><br>This phrase underscores the certainty and authority of God's pronouncement. The "tribes of Israel" refers to the twelve tribes, indicating that the message is for the entire nation, not just Ephraim. The proclamation of what is "certain" highlights the inevitability of God's judgment due to Israel's sins. This certainty is rooted in God's unchanging nature and His commitment to justice. The prophetic declaration serves as a reminder of God's sovereignty and the reliability of His word. It also points to the broader biblical theme of God's faithfulness to His covenant, even when His people are unfaithful. This can be seen as a type of Christ, who embodies the fulfillment of God's promises and the ultimate expression of divine justice and mercy.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/e/ephraim.htm">Ephraim</a></b><br>A prominent tribe in the Northern Kingdom of Israel, often used to represent the entire Northern Kingdom. Known for its significant role in Israel's history and its eventual downfall due to idolatry and disobedience.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The Northern Kingdom, consisting of ten tribes, which frequently fell into idolatry and was eventually conquered by Assyria.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/d/day_of_rebuke.htm">Day of Rebuke</a></b><br>A prophetic term indicating a time of judgment and correction from God due to the people's persistent sin and rebellion.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/p/prophet_hosea.htm">Prophet Hosea</a></b><br>A prophet called by God to deliver messages of warning and hope to Israel, emphasizing God's love and the consequences of unfaithfulness.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/a/assyria.htm">Assyria</a></b><br>The empire that conquered the Northern Kingdom of Israel, serving as an instrument of God's judgment.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_certainty_of_god's_word.htm">The Certainty of God's Word</a></b><br>God's declarations through His prophets are sure and will come to pass. Believers should trust in the reliability of God's Word.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/consequences_of_disobedience.htm">Consequences of Disobedience</a></b><br>Persistent sin and rebellion against God lead to judgment. This serves as a warning to live in obedience and faithfulness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_justice_and_mercy.htm">God's Justice and Mercy</a></b><br>While God is just and must punish sin, His ultimate desire is for repentance and restoration. Believers should seek God's mercy and strive for a repentant heart.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_prophets.htm">The Role of Prophets</a></b><br>Prophets are God's messengers, calling people back to Him. We should heed the warnings and teachings found in Scripture.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/n/national_and_personal_accountability.htm">National and Personal Accountability</a></b><br>Just as nations are accountable to God, so are individuals. We must examine our lives and align them with God's standards.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_hosea_5.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Hosea 5</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_tribe_of_benjamin.htm">What is the Tribe of Benjamin?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/jacob's_prophecies_in_the_bible.htm">What are Jacob's prophecies in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_ephraim_renounce_idols_in_hosea.htm">Why does Hosea 14:8 speak of Ephraim renouncing idols, yet later passages suggest the Northern Kingdom never fully returned from exile?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_israel's_other_names.htm">What are the different names for Israel?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/hosea/5-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Ephraim</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶפְרַ֙יִם֙</span> <span class="translit">(’ep̄·ra·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_669.htm">Strong's 669: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ephraim -- a son of Joseph, also his descendants and their territory</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will be</span><br /><span class="heb">תִֽהְיֶ֔ה</span> <span class="translit">(ṯih·yeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">laid waste</span><br /><span class="heb">לְשַׁמָּ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(lə·šam·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8047.htm">Strong's 8047: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ruin, consternation</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on the day</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּי֖וֹם</span> <span class="translit">(bə·yō·wm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> </span><span class="str2">A day</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of rebuke;</span><br /><span class="heb">תּֽוֹכֵחָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(tō·w·ḵê·ḥāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8433.htm">Strong's 8433: </a> </span><span class="str2">Chastisement, correction, refutation, proof</span><br /><br /><span class="word">among the tribes</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּשִׁבְטֵי֙</span> <span class="translit">(bə·šiḇ·ṭê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7626.htm">Strong's 7626: </a> </span><span class="str2">Rod, staff, club, scepter, tribe</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Israel</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל</span> <span class="translit">(yiś·rā·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> </span><span class="str2">Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I declare</span><br /><span class="heb">הוֹדַ֖עְתִּי</span> <span class="translit">(hō·w·ḏa‘·tî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Perfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3045.htm">Strong's 3045: </a> </span><span class="str2">To know</span><br /><br /><span class="word">what is certain.</span><br /><span class="heb">נֶאֱמָנָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(ne·’ĕ·mā·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Participle - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_539.htm">Strong's 539: </a> </span><span class="str2">To confirm, support</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/hosea/5-9.htm">Hosea 5:9 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/hosea/5-9.htm">Hosea 5:9 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/hosea/5-9.htm">Hosea 5:9 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/hosea/5-9.htm">Hosea 5:9 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/hosea/5-9.htm">Hosea 5:9 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/hosea/5-9.htm">Hosea 5:9 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/hosea/5-9.htm">Hosea 5:9 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/hosea/5-9.htm">Hosea 5:9 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/hosea/5-9.htm">Hosea 5:9 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/hosea/5-9.htm">Hosea 5:9 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/hosea/5-9.htm">OT Prophets: Hosea 5:9 Ephraim will become a desolation (Ho Hs Hos.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/hosea/5-8.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Hosea 5:8"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Hosea 5:8" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/hosea/5-10.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Hosea 5:10"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Hosea 5:10" /></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>