Hosea 12
Interlinear Bible
1
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.
אֶפְרַ֜יִם
Ephraim
H669
אֶפְרַ֜יִם
Ephraim
Strong's:
H669
Word #:
1 of 17
ephrajim, a son of joseph; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
רֹעֶ֥ה
feedeth
H7462
רֹעֶ֥ה
feedeth
Strong's:
H7462
Word #:
2 of 17
to tend a flock; i.e., pasture it; intransitively, to graze (literally or figuratively); generally to rule; by extension, to associate with (as a frie
ר֙וּחַ֙
on wind
H7307
ר֙וּחַ֙
on wind
Strong's:
H7307
Word #:
3 of 17
wind; by resemblance breath, i.e., a sensible (or even violent) exhalation; figuratively, life, anger, unsubstantiality; by extension, a region of the
וְרֹדֵ֣ף
and followeth
H7291
וְרֹדֵ֣ף
and followeth
Strong's:
H7291
Word #:
4 of 17
to run after (usually with hostile intent; figuratively [of time] gone by)
קָדִ֔ים
after the east wind
H6921
קָדִ֔ים
after the east wind
Strong's:
H6921
Word #:
5 of 17
the fore or front part; hence (by orientation) the east (often adverbially, eastward, for brevity the east wind)
כָּל
H3605
כָּל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
6 of 17
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
הַיּ֕וֹם
he daily
H3117
הַיּ֕וֹם
he daily
Strong's:
H3117
Word #:
7 of 17
a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso
וּבְרִית֙
a covenant
H1285
וּבְרִית֙
a covenant
Strong's:
H1285
Word #:
11 of 17
a compact (because made by passing between pieces of flesh)
עִם
H5973
עִם
Strong's:
H5973
Word #:
12 of 17
adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then
אַשּׁ֣וּר
with the Assyrians
H804
אַשּׁ֣וּר
with the Assyrians
Strong's:
H804
Word #:
13 of 17
ashshur, the second son of shem; also his descendants and the country occupied by them (i.e., assyria), its region and its empire
יִכְרֹ֔תוּ
and they do make
H3772
יִכְרֹ֔תוּ
and they do make
Strong's:
H3772
Word #:
14 of 17
to cut (off, down or asunder); by implication, to destroy or consume; specifically, to covenant (i.e., make an alliance or bargain, originally by cutt
וְשֶׁ֖מֶן
and oil
H8081
וְשֶׁ֖מֶן
and oil
Strong's:
H8081
Word #:
15 of 17
grease, especially liquid (as from the olive, often perfumed); figuratively, richness
2
The LORD hath also a controversy with Judah, and will punish Jacob according to his ways; according to his doings will he recompense him.
לַֽיהוָ֖ה
The LORD
H3068
לַֽיהוָ֖ה
The LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
2 of 11
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
עִם
H5973
עִם
Strong's:
H5973
Word #:
3 of 11
adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then
יְהוּדָ֑ה
with Judah
H3063
יְהוּדָ֑ה
with Judah
Strong's:
H3063
Word #:
4 of 11
jehudah (or judah), the name of five israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
וְלִפְקֹ֤ד
and will punish
H6485
וְלִפְקֹ֤ד
and will punish
Strong's:
H6485
Word #:
5 of 11
to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc
עַֽל
H5921
עַֽל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
6 of 11
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
כִּדְרָכָ֔יו
according to his ways
H1870
כִּדְרָכָ֔יו
according to his ways
Strong's:
H1870
Word #:
8 of 11
a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
3
He took his brother by the heel in the womb, and by his strength he had power with God:
בַּבֶּ֖טֶן
in the womb
H990
בַּבֶּ֖טֶן
in the womb
Strong's:
H990
Word #:
1 of 8
the belly, especially the womb; also the bosom or body of anything
עָקַ֣ב
by the heel
H6117
עָקַ֣ב
by the heel
Strong's:
H6117
Word #:
2 of 8
to seize by the heel; figuratively, to circumvent (as if tripping up the heels); also to restrain (as if holding by the heel)
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
3 of 8
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
אָחִ֑יו
He took his brother
H251
אָחִ֑יו
He took his brother
Strong's:
H251
Word #:
4 of 8
a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like h0001])
4
Yea, he had power over the angel, and prevailed: he wept, and made supplication unto him: he found him in Beth-el, and there he spake with us;
וָיָּ֤שַׂר
Yea he had power
H7786
וָיָּ֤שַׂר
Yea he had power
Strong's:
H7786
Word #:
1 of 13
properly, to vanquish; by implication, to rule (causatively, crown)
מַלְאָךְ֙
over the angel
H4397
מַלְאָךְ֙
over the angel
Strong's:
H4397
Word #:
3 of 13
a messenger; specifically, of god, i.e., an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher)
וַיֻּכָ֔ל
and prevailed
H3201
וַיֻּכָ֔ל
and prevailed
Strong's:
H3201
Word #:
4 of 13
to be able, literally (can, could) or morally (may, might)
וַיִּתְחַנֶּן
and made supplication
H2603
וַיִּתְחַנֶּן
and made supplication
Strong's:
H2603
Word #:
6 of 13
properly, to bend or stoop in kindness to an inferior; to favor, bestow; causatively to implore (i.e., move to favor by petition)
יִמְצָאֶ֔נּוּ
unto him he found
H4672
יִמְצָאֶ֔נּוּ
unto him he found
Strong's:
H4672
Word #:
10 of 13
properly, to come forth to, i.e., appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e., find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present
וְשָׁ֖ם
H8033
וְשָׁ֖ם
Strong's:
H8033
Word #:
11 of 13
there (transferring to time) then; often thither, or thence
5
Even the LORD God of hosts; the LORD is his memorial.
יְהוָ֖ה
Even the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֖ה
Even the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
1 of 5
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
אֱלֹהֵ֣י
God
H430
אֱלֹהֵ֣י
God
Strong's:
H430
Word #:
2 of 5
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
הַצְּבָא֑וֹת
of hosts
H6635
הַצְּבָא֑וֹת
of hosts
Strong's:
H6635
Word #:
3 of 5
a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized for war (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (speci
6
Therefore turn thou to thy God: keep mercy and judgment, and wait on thy God continually.
אֱלֹהֶ֖יךָ
on thy God
H430
אֱלֹהֶ֖יךָ
on thy God
Strong's:
H430
Word #:
2 of 10
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
תָשׁ֑וּב
Therefore turn
H7725
תָשׁ֑וּב
Therefore turn
Strong's:
H7725
Word #:
3 of 10
to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);
חֶ֤סֶד
mercy
H2617
חֶ֤סֶד
mercy
Strong's:
H2617
Word #:
4 of 10
kindness; by implication (towards god) piety; rarely (by opposition) reproof, or (subject.) beauty
וּמִשְׁפָּט֙
and judgment
H4941
וּמִשְׁפָּט֙
and judgment
Strong's:
H4941
Word #:
5 of 10
properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, ind
שְׁמֹ֔ר
keep
H8104
שְׁמֹ֔ר
keep
Strong's:
H8104
Word #:
6 of 10
properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e., guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc
וְקַוֵּ֥ה
and wait
H6960
וְקַוֵּ֥ה
and wait
Strong's:
H6960
Word #:
7 of 10
to bind together (perhaps by twisting), i.e., collect; (figuratively) to expect
7
He is a merchant, the balances of deceit are in his hand: he loveth to oppress.
כְּנַ֗עַן
He is a merchant
H3667
כְּנַ֗עַן
He is a merchant
Strong's:
H3667
Word #:
1 of 6
kenaan, a son a ham; also the country inhabited by him
בְּיָד֛וֹ
are in his hand
H3027
בְּיָד֛וֹ
are in his hand
Strong's:
H3027
Word #:
2 of 6
a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v
8
And Ephraim said, Yet I am become rich, I have found me out substance: in all my labours they shall find none iniquity in me that were sin.
אֶפְרַ֔יִם
And Ephraim
H669
אֶפְרַ֔יִם
And Ephraim
Strong's:
H669
Word #:
2 of 15
ephrajim, a son of joseph; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
אַ֣ךְ
H389
עָשַׁ֔רְתִּי
Yet I am become rich
H6238
עָשַׁ֔רְתִּי
Yet I am become rich
Strong's:
H6238
Word #:
4 of 15
properly, to accumulate; chiefly (specifically) to grow (causatively, make) rich
יִמְצְאוּ
I have found me out
H4672
יִמְצְאוּ
I have found me out
Strong's:
H4672
Word #:
5 of 15
properly, to come forth to, i.e., appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e., find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present
כָּל
H3605
כָּל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
8 of 15
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
יְגִיעַ֕י
in all my labours
H3018
יְגִיעַ֕י
in all my labours
Strong's:
H3018
Word #:
9 of 15
toil; hence, a work, produce, property (as the result of labor)
לֹ֥א
H3808
לֹ֥א
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
10 of 15
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
יִמְצְאוּ
I have found me out
H4672
יִמְצְאוּ
I have found me out
Strong's:
H4672
Word #:
11 of 15
properly, to come forth to, i.e., appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e., find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present
9
And I that am the LORD thy God from the land of Egypt will yet make thee to dwell in tabernacles, as in the days of the solemn feast.
יְהוָ֥ה
And I that am the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֥ה
And I that am the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
2 of 10
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
אֱלֹהֶ֖יךָ
thy God
H430
אֱלֹהֶ֖יךָ
thy God
Strong's:
H430
Word #:
3 of 10
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
עֹ֛ד
H5750
עֹ֛ד
Strong's:
H5750
Word #:
6 of 10
properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially (with or without preposition), again, repeatedly, still, more
אוֹשִֽׁיבְךָ֥
will yet make thee to dwell
H3427
אוֹשִֽׁיבְךָ֥
will yet make thee to dwell
Strong's:
H3427
Word #:
7 of 10
properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
בָאֳהָלִ֖ים
in tabernacles
H168
בָאֳהָלִ֖ים
in tabernacles
Strong's:
H168
Word #:
8 of 10
a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)
10
I have also spoken by the prophets, and I have multiplied visions, and used similitudes, by the ministry of the prophets.
וְדִבַּ֙רְתִּי֙
I have also spoken
H1696
וְדִבַּ֙רְתִּי֙
I have also spoken
Strong's:
H1696
Word #:
1 of 9
perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
עַל
H5921
עַל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
2 of 9
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
חָז֣וֹן
visions
H2377
חָז֣וֹן
visions
Strong's:
H2377
Word #:
5 of 9
a sight (mentally), i.e., a dream, revelation, or oracle
וּבְיַ֥ד
by the ministry
H3027
וּבְיַ֥ד
by the ministry
Strong's:
H3027
Word #:
7 of 9
a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v
11
Is there iniquity in Gilead? surely they are vanity: they sacrifice bullocks in Gilgal; yea, their altars are as heaps in the furrows of the fields.
אִם
H518
אִם
Strong's:
H518
Word #:
1 of 15
used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not
גִּלְעָ֥ד
in Gilead
H1568
גִּלְעָ֥ד
in Gilead
Strong's:
H1568
Word #:
2 of 15
gilad, a region east of the jordan; also the name of three israelites
אָ֙וֶן֙
Is there iniquity
H205
אָ֙וֶן֙
Is there iniquity
Strong's:
H205
Word #:
3 of 15
strictly nothingness; also trouble, vanity, wickedness; specifically an idol
אַךְ
H389
שָׁ֣וְא
surely they are vanity
H7723
שָׁ֣וְא
surely they are vanity
Strong's:
H7723
Word #:
5 of 15
evil (as destructive), literally (ruin) or morally (especially guile); figuratively idolatry (as false, subjective), uselessness (as deceptive, object
הָי֔וּ
H1961
הָי֔וּ
Strong's:
H1961
Word #:
6 of 15
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
בַּגִּלְגָּ֖ל
in Gilgal
H1537
בַּגִּלְגָּ֖ל
in Gilgal
Strong's:
H1537
Word #:
7 of 15
gilgal, the name of three places in palestine
זִבֵּ֑חוּ
they sacrifice
H2076
זִבֵּ֑חוּ
they sacrifice
Strong's:
H2076
Word #:
9 of 15
to slaughter an animal (usually in sacrifice)
גַּ֤ם
H1571
גַּ֤ם
Strong's:
H1571
Word #:
10 of 15
properly, assemblage; used only adverbially also, even, yea, though; often repeated as correl. both...and
כְּגַלִּ֔ים
are as heaps
H1530
כְּגַלִּ֔ים
are as heaps
Strong's:
H1530
Word #:
12 of 15
something rolled, i.e., a heap of stone or dung (plural ruins), by analogy, a spring of water (plural waves)
עַ֖ל
H5921
עַ֖ל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
13 of 15
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
12
And Jacob fled into the country of Syria, and Israel served for a wife, and for a wife he kept sheep.
אֲרָ֑ם
of Syria
H758
אֲרָ֑ם
of Syria
Strong's:
H758
Word #:
4 of 9
aram or syria, and its inhabitants; also the name of the son of shem, a grandson of nahor, and of an israelite
וַיַּעֲבֹ֤ד
served
H5647
וַיַּעֲבֹ֤ד
served
Strong's:
H5647
Word #:
5 of 9
to work (in any sense); by implication, to serve, till, (causatively) enslave, etc
13
And by a prophet the LORD brought Israel out of Egypt, and by a prophet was he preserved.
הֶעֱלָ֧ה
brought
H5927
הֶעֱלָ֧ה
brought
Strong's:
H5927
Word #:
2 of 8
to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
יְהוָ֛ה
the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֛ה
the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
3 of 8
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
4 of 8
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל
Israel
H3478
יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל
Israel
Strong's:
H3478
Word #:
5 of 8
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
14
Ephraim provoked him to anger most bitterly: therefore shall he leave his blood upon him, and his reproach shall his Lord return unto him.
הִכְעִ֥יס
provoked him to anger
H3707
הִכְעִ֥יס
provoked him to anger
Strong's:
H3707
Word #:
1 of 10
to trouble; by implication, to grieve, rage, be indignant
אֶפְרַ֖יִם
Ephraim
H669
אֶפְרַ֖יִם
Ephraim
Strong's:
H669
Word #:
2 of 10
ephrajim, a son of joseph; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
וְדָמָיו֙
his blood
H1818
וְדָמָיו֙
his blood
Strong's:
H1818
Word #:
4 of 10
blood (as that which when shed causes death) of man or an animal; by analogy, the juice of the grape; figuratively (especially in the plural) bloodshe
עָלָ֣יו
H5921
עָלָ֣יו
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
5 of 10
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
יִטּ֔וֹשׁ
therefore shall he leave
H5203
יִטּ֔וֹשׁ
therefore shall he leave
Strong's:
H5203
Word #:
6 of 10
properly, to pound, i.e., smite; by implication (as if beating out, and thus expanding) to disperse; also, to thrust off, down, out or upon (inclusive
וְחֶ֨רְפָּת֔וֹ
upon him and his reproach
H2781
וְחֶ֨רְפָּת֔וֹ
upon him and his reproach
Strong's:
H2781
Word #:
7 of 10
contumely, disgrace, the pudenda