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Webster
Ephraim also is like a silly dove without heart: they call to Egypt, they go to Assyria.
New American Standard Bible
They call to
King James Version
Ephraim also is like a silly dove without heart: they call to Egypt, they go to Assyria.
Holman Bible
they call to Egypt,
International Standard Version
"Ephraim is also like a silly dove, lacking sense: They call out to Egypt, and turn toward Assyria.
A Conservative Version
And Ephraim is like a silly dove, without understanding. They call to Egypt. They go to Assyria.
American Standard Version
And Ephraim is like a silly dove, without understanding: they call unto Egypt, they go to Assyria.
Amplified
Ephraim also is like a silly dove, without heart or good sense;
They call to Egypt [for help], they go to Assyria.
Bible in Basic English
And Ephraim is like a foolish dove, without wisdom; they send out their cry to Egypt, they go to Assyria.
Darby Translation
And Ephraim is become like a silly dove without understanding: they call to Egypt, they go to Assyria.
Julia Smith Translation
And Ephraim will be as an enticed dove, not a heart: they called Egypt, they went to Assur.
King James 2000
Ephraim also is like a silly dove without sense: they call to Egypt, they go to Assyria.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Ephraim was like a dove, silly, {without sense}; they call [to] Egypt, they go [to] Assyria.
Modern King James verseion
Ephraim also is like a silly dove without heart; they call to Egypt; they go to Assyria.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Ephraim is like a dove, that is beguiled, and hath no heart. Now call they upon the Egyptians, now go they to the Assyrians:
NET Bible
Ephraim has been like a dove, easily deceived and lacking discernment. They called to Egypt for help; they turned to Assyria for protection.
New Heart English Bible
"Ephraim is like an easily deceived dove, without understanding. They call to Egypt. They go to Assyria.
The Emphasized Bible
So then, Ephraim, hath become, like a simple dove, having no understanding, on Egypt, have they called, to Assyria, have they gone,
World English Bible
"Ephraim is like an easily deceived dove, without understanding. They call to Egypt. They go to Assyria.
Youngs Literal Translation
And Ephraim is as a simple dove without heart, Egypt they called on -- to Asshur they have gone.
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Hosea 7:11
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Context Readings
Ephraim's Guilt
10 And the pride of Israel testifieth to his face: and they do not return to the LORD their God, nor seek him for all this. 11 Ephraim also is like a silly dove without heart: they call to Egypt, they go to Assyria. 12 When they shall go, I will spread my net upon them; I will bring them down as the fowls of the heaven; I will chastise them, as their congregation hath heard.
Cross References
Hosea 5:13
When Ephraim saw his sickness, and Judah saw his wound, then Ephraim went to the Assyrian, and sent to king Jareb: yet he could not heal you, nor cure you of your wound.
Hosea 12:1
Ephraim feedeth on wind, and followeth after the east wind: he daily multiplieth lies and desolation; and they do make a covenant with the Assyrians, and oil is carried into Egypt.
Hosea 4:11
Lewdness and wine and new wine take away the heart.
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.
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.
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 17:3-4
Against him came up Shalmaneser king of Assyria; and Hoshea became his servant, and gave him presents.
Proverbs 6:32
But whoever committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he that doeth it destroyeth his own soul.
Proverbs 15:32
He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.
Proverbs 17:16
Why is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it?
Isaiah 30:1-6
Woe to the rebellious children, saith the LORD, that take counsel, but not from me; and that cover with a covering, but not of my spirit, that they may add sin to sin:
Isaiah 31:1-3
Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and rely on horses, and trust in chariots, because they are many; and in horsemen, because they are very strong; but they look not to the Holy One of Israel, neither seek the LORD!
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?
Jeremiah 2:36
Why dost thou go about so much to change thy way? thou also shalt be ashamed of Egypt, as thou wast ashamed of Assyria.
Ezekiel 23:4-8
And the names of them were Aholah the elder, and Aholibah her sister: and they were mine, and they bore sons and daughters. Thus were their names; Samaria is Aholah, and Jerusalem Aholibah.
Hosea 8:8-9
Israel is swallowed up: now shall they be among the Gentiles as a vessel in which is no pleasure.
Hosea 14:3
Ashur shall not save us; we will not ride upon horses: neither will we say any more to the work of our hands, Ye are our gods: for in thee the fatherless findeth mercy.