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Ephraim, like as I have seen Tyre, is planted in a pleasant place: but Ephraim shall bring out his children to the killer.
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From Pleasant Place to Slaughter
Commentators unanimously highlight the verse's stark contrast. Ephraim (Israel) was like a tree carefully planted in a beautiful, secure place, similar to the prosperous city of Tyre. However, this God-given prosperity would be horrifically reversed. Their children, the fruit of their blessing, would be led out to be killed by invaders, demonstrating that past blessings do not negate future judgment for unrepentant sin.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Ephraim, as I saw Tyrus, is planted in a pleasant place - Or (better) “as I saw her toward Tyre,” or “as I saw concerning Tyre.” Ep…
19th Century
Anglican
The Septuagint suggests a doubt about the validity of our text. They render "Ephraim, even as I saw, gave their children as prey."
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16th Century
Protestant
Hosea here confirms his previous statements that the Israelites vainly trusted in their present condition, for the Lord could reverse their prosper…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Ephraim, as I saw Tyrus, [is] planted in a pleasant place , &c.] That is, either as the city of Tyre, a very famous …
