Berean Standard Bible
“So Ephraim has become like a silly, senseless dove— calling out to Egypt, then turning to Assyria.”
Hosea describes Ephraim, a name for the northern kingdom, as a nation that cannot make up its mind. Instead of relying on God, it runs to foreign powers.
Open Study notes above for the full note.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
So Ephraim has become like a silly, senseless dove— calling out to Egypt, then turning to Assyria.
World English Bible (WEB)
“Ephraim is like an easily deceived dove, without understanding. They call to Egypt. They go to Assyria.
King James Version (KJV)
Ephraim also is like a silly dove without heart: they call to Egypt, they go to Assyria.
American Standard Version (ASV)
And Ephraim is like a silly dove, without understanding: they call unto Egypt, they go to Assyria.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
And Ephraim is like a foolish dove, without wisdom; they send out their cry to Egypt, they go to Assyria.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Y fué Ephraim como paloma incauta, sin entendimiento: llamarán á Egipto, acudirán al Asirio.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
»Efraín es como una paloma tonta y necia, que vuela a Egipto o a Asiria en busca de ayuda.
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