Hosea 4:17
“Ephraim is joined to idols. Leave him alone!”
— Hosea 4:17
About this verse
Hosea 4:17 comes from the book of Hosea, written during the Divided Kingdom (~930 BC) period. The setting is ephraim. The dominant emotion in this verse is grieving, with a comfort power of 10% and a tone that is lamenting. It belongs to the prophecy genre of biblical literature. Key themes include divine abandonment, persistent sin. Notable phrases: Ephraim is joined to idols; Leave him alone. This verse contains a command. This verse contains prophecy.
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Divided Kingdom (~930 BC)
Emotion
grieving
Type
prophecy
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