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Hosea 12:1 (NIRV)
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1 The people of Ephraim look to others for help. It's like chasing the wind. The wind they keep chasing is hot and dry. They tell more and more lies. They are always hurting others. They make a peace treaty with Assyria. They send olive oil to Egypt to get help.
Definition(s):
Egypt (Ee-jipt): that troubles or oppresses; anguish
Ephraim (Eff-ra-im): fruitful; increasing
