HOS 4:17 Parallel Verse View

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Key: khaki:verbs.
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BrLXX Μέτοχος εἰδώλων Ἐφραὶμ ἔθηκεν ἑαυτῷ σκάνδαλα,
(Metoⱪos eidōlōn Efraim ethaʸken heautōi skandala, )

OEB Ephraim is wedded to idols.
⇔ Leave them alone!

WEBBE Ephraim is joined to idols.
⇔ Leave him alone!

WMBB (Same as above)

NET Ephraim has attached himself to idols;
⇔ Do not go near him!

LSV Ephraim is joined to idols, leave him alone.

FBV Ephraim[fn] is bewitched[fn] by idols, so leave him alone!

4:17 Ephraim was the leading tribe of the northern kingdom of Israel and so was often used to describe the whole kingdom.

4:17 The word used can mean “joined to” or “enchanted, under a spell.”

T4T The people of Israel have chosen to worship idols [MET],
⇔ so allow them to do what they want to do.

LEB • Ephraim is joined to idols; let him alone.

BBE Ephraim is joined to false gods; let him be.

Moff The Ephraimites are wedded to idolatry;
⇔ let them alone–

JPS Ephraim is joined to idols; let him alone.

ASV Ephraim is joined to idols; let him alone.

DRA Ephraim is a partaker with idols, let him alone.

YLT Joined to idols [is] Ephraim, let him alone.

Drby — Ephraim is joined to idols: leave him alone.

RV Ephraim is joined to idols; let him alone.

SLT Ephraim is joined to images: leave him.

Wbstr Ephraim is joined to idols: let him alone.

KJB-1769 Ephraim is joined to idols: let him alone.

KJB-1611 Ephraim is ioyned to idoles: let him alone.
(Modernised spelling is same as from KJB-1769 above)

Bshps Ephraim is become partaker of idols, let hym alone.
(Ephraim is become partaker of idols, let him alone.)

Gnva Ephraim is ioyned to idoles: let him alone.
(Ephraim is joined to idols: let him alone. )

Cvdl And where as Ephraim is become partaker of Idols, wel, let him go.
(And where as Ephraim is become partaker of Idols, well, let him go.)

Wycl Effraym is the partener of idols, leeue thou him;
(Ephraim is the partner of idols, leave thou/you him;)

Luth Denn Ephraim hat sich zu den Götzen gestellet; so laß ihn hinfahren!
(Because Ephraim has itself/yourself/themselves to/for the idols provided; so let him/it go_there!)

ClVg Particeps idolorum Ephraim: dimitte eum.
(Particeps idols Ephraim: let_go him. )

SOTN SIL Open Translator’s Notes:

Section 4:11b–19: The Sinful People

This section shows how much the people of Israel were committed to sexual sin and idolatry. They were stubborn and refused to return to the LORD. As a result, the LORD promised to discipline them so that in time they would be ashamed of their idolatry.

Here are some other examples of section headings:

The Lord Condemns Pagan Worship (GNT)

Worship in Israel is idolatrous and debauched (NJB)

The previous section focused primarily on the priests. This section focuses on the people as a group. A section heading may be appropriate here if you chose interpretation (1) in 4:10d–11b. In that case this section would begin with a new sentence. A section heading is not recommended if you chose interpretation (2) or (3), because the heading would interrupt a sentence.

Paragraph 4:15–19

This paragraph gives more details about the immorality, drunkenness, and idol worship of the people of Israel.

4:17a

Ephraim is joined to idols;

The people of Ephraim have decided to be associated/allied with idols.
The people of Israel have chosen to worship idols.

Ephraim: Ephraim was one of the largest tribes of the northern kingdom of Israel. Here the name Ephraim is a figure of speech (synecdoche) that represents all the people of Israel. In some languages, it may be clearer to translate only the meaning and not keep the figure of speech. For example:

The Israelites have chosen to worship idols (NCV)

is joined to idols: The Hebrew verb that the BSB translates as joined to means to be allied with something or someone. Here it indicates that the people of Israel were allied with idols instead of the LORD.

Here are some other ways to translate this phrase:

Ephraim has made a pact with idols (NJB)

The people of Ephraim have chosen to worship idols (GW)

In some contexts, this verb can mean “to be charmed” or “to be put under a spell.” Some versions translate this idea. For example:

The people of Israel are under the spell of idols (GNT)

However, this is probably not the meaning here.

4:17b

leave him alone!

Do not interfere.
No one can persuade them to stop, so just allow them to continue!

leave him alone: This clause means to allow the people of Israel to continue their worship of idols. The purpose of the clause is not to command a specific person to leave the people of Israel alone. Rather, it indicates that Israel’s situation is hopeless. Nothing can be done to stop the people of Israel from worshiping idols.

Parallel HOS 4:17

Section 4:11b–19: The Sinful People

Paragraph 4:15–19

4:17a

4:17b

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