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Chapter 13

The Cult of Calves

When Ephraim spoke, the people trembled;
    he was exalted in Israel,
    but he incurred guilt by worshiping Baal, and died.
And now the people continue to sin even more
    by casting images for themselves,
idols of silver fashioned after their own concept,
    all of them the work of artisans.
They say, “Offer sacrifices to these,”
    and people kiss the calf-idols.

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The Lord’s Anger Against Israel

13 When Ephraim spoke, people trembled;(A)
    he was exalted(B) in Israel.
    But he became guilty of Baal worship(C) and died.
Now they sin more and more;
    they make(D) idols for themselves from their silver,(E)
cleverly fashioned images,
    all of them the work of craftsmen.(F)
It is said of these people,
    “They offer human sacrifices!
    They kiss[a](G) calf-idols!(H)

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Footnotes

  1. Hosea 13:2 Or “Men who sacrifice / kiss