Hosea 5:11

“Ephraim is oppressed, and broken in iudgement: because he willingly walked after the commandement.”

1611 King James Version (KJV)




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Other Translations

Ephraim [is] oppressed [and] broken in judgment, because he willingly walked after the commandment.
- King James Version

Ephraim is oppressed, crushed in judgment, Because he was determined to follow {man's} command.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Ephraim is oppressed, he is crushed in judgment; because he was content to walk after `man's' command.
- American Standard Version (1901)

Ephraim is troubled; he is crushed by his judges, because he took pleasure in walking after deceit.
- Basic English Bible

Ephraim is oppressed, crushed in judgment, because in selfwill he walked after the commandment [of man].
- Darby Bible

Ephraim is oppressed and broken in judgment, because he willingly walked after the commandment.
- Webster's Bible

Ephraim is oppressed, he is crushed in judgment; Because he is intent in his pursuit of idols.
- World English Bible

Oppressed is Ephraim, broken in judgment, When he pleased he went after the command.
- Youngs Literal Bible

Oppressed is Ephraim, crushed in his right; because he willingly walked after filth.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for Hosea 5:11


5:11 Ephraim - The ten tribes are by seditions, civil wars, unjust sentences, and bloody conspiracies eaten up already. After the commandment - To forbear going to the temple, and to worship the calves at Dan and Bethel, as Jeroboam the son of Nebat commanded.


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