Hosea 9:16
Ephraim is smitten, their root is dried up, they shall bear no fruit: yea, though they bring forth, yet will I slay even the beloved fruit of their womb.
Context
This verse from Hosea Chapter 9 connects to 9 cross-references. Israel is commanded not to rejoice like the nations because they have played the harlot against their God. The days of punishment are coming; the prophet is called a fool by a people corrupted since Gibeah. Ephraim's glory will fly …
Other Translations
Ephraim is smitten, their root is dried up, they shall bear no fruit: yea, though they bring forth, yet will I slay the beloved fruit of their womb.
Ephraim hath been smitten, Their root hath dried up, fruit they yield not, Yea, though they bring forth, I have put to death the desired of their womb.
The rod has come on Ephraim, their root is dry, let them have no fruit; even though they give birth, I will put to death the dearest fruit of their bodies.
Cross References
His roots shall be dried up beneath, and above shall his branch be cut off.
Therefore as the fire devoureth the stubble, and the flame consumeth the chaff, so their root shall be as rottenness, …
Yea, they shall not be planted; yea, they shall not be sown: yea, their stock shall not take root in …
Speak unto the house of Israel, Thus saith the Lord God; Behold, I will profane my sanctuary, the excellency of …
Ephraim is oppressed and broken in judgment, because he willingly walked after the commandment.
For they have sown the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind: it hath no stalk: the bud shall yield …
As for Ephraim, their glory shall fly away like a bird, from the birth, and from the womb, and from …
Ephraim, as I saw Tyrus, is planted in a pleasant place: but Ephraim shall bring forth his children to the …
For, behold, the day cometh, that shall burn as an oven; and all the proud, yea, and all that do …