Hosea 7:1 meaning and explanation
When I heal Israel, the iniquity of Ephraim will be exposed, as well as the crimes of Samaria. For they practice deceit and thieves break in; bandits raid in the streets.
Hosea 7:1, Berean Standard Bible
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God speaks through Hosea to the northern kingdom, called Israel or Ephraim, whose capital was Samaria. The verse opens a series of accusations.
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