Hosea 12:1
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King James Version (modern wording)
Ephraim feeds on wind, and follows after the east wind: he daily increases lies and desolation; and they do make a covenant with the Assyrians, and oil is carried into Egypt.
Hosea 12:1 (KJV)
American Standard Version
Ephraim feedeth on wind, and followeth after the east wind: he continually multiplieth lies and desolation; and they make a covenant with Assyria, and oil is carried into Egypt.
Hosea 12:1 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
Ephraim chases the wind and pursues the east wind all day long; he multiplies lies and violence; he makes a covenant with Assyria and sends olive oil to Egypt.
Hosea 12:1 (BSB)
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What does Hosea 12:1 say?
Hosea 12:1 in modern King James wording reads: "Ephraim feeds on wind, and follows after the east wind: he daily increases lies and desolation; and they do make a covenant with the Assyrians, and oil is carried into Egypt."
Where is Hosea 12:1 found in the Bible?
Hosea 12:1 is verse 1 of chapter 12 of the book of Hosea, in the Old Testament. Hosea has 14 chapters.
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