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11 When Ephraim multiplied altars to expiate sin,
    they became to him altars for sinning.
12 Though I write for him the multitude of my instructions,
    they are regarded as a strange thing.
13 Though they offer choice sacrifices,[a]
    though they eat flesh,
    the Lord does not accept them.
Now he will remember their iniquity,
    and punish their sins;
    they shall return to Egypt.

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Footnotes

  1. Hosea 8:13 Cn: Meaning of Heb uncertain

11 “Though Ephraim built many altars for sin offerings,
    these have become altars for sinning.(A)
12 I wrote for them the many things of my law,
    but they regarded them as something foreign.(B)
13 Though they offer sacrifices as gifts to me,
    and though they eat(C) the meat,
    the Lord is not pleased with them.(D)
Now he will remember(E) their wickedness
    and punish their sins:(F)
    They will return to Egypt.(G)

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