1 The Beloved Son When Israelwasa youth I loved him,And out of Egypt I called My son.
2 The more 11:2God’s prophets they called them,The more they went from 11:2God’s prophets them;They kept sacrificing to the BaalsAnd burning incense to graven images.
3 Yet it is I who taught Ephraim to walk; 11:3As in ancient versions; Heb He...His I took them in My arms;But they did not know that I healed them.
4 I led them with cords of a man, with bonds of love,And I became to them as one who lifts the yoke from their jaws;And I bent downandfed them.
5 ¶ 11:5Lit He They will not return to the land of Egypt;But Assyria—he will be 11:5Lit his their kingBecause they refused to returnto Me.
6 And the sword will whirl against 11:6Lit his their citiesAnd will consume 11:6Lit his their gate barsAnd devourthembecause of their counsels.
7 So My people are hung up on turning from Me.Though 11:7God’s prophets they call 11:7Israel; lit him them tothe Oneon high,None at all exaltsHim.
8 ¶How can I give you up, O Ephraim?How can I surrender you, O Israel?How can I give you overto belike Admah?How can I make you like Zeboiim?My heart is turned over within Me; 11:8 Lit Together All My compassions are stirred.
9 I will not execute My burning anger;I will not make Ephraim a ruin again.For I am God and not man, the Holy One in your midst,And I will not come in 11:9Lit excitement wrath.
10 They will walk after Yahweh;He will roar like a lion;Indeed, He will roar,AndHissons will come trembling from the west.
11 They will come trembling like birds from EgyptAnd like doves from the land of Assyria;And I will settle them in their houses, declares Yahweh.
12 ¶ 11:12Ch12:1in Heb Ephraim surrounds Me with 11:12Lit lie liesAnd the house of Israel with deceit;And Judah is also unruly against God,Even against the Holy One who is faithful.