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Ephraim feeds on wind, and chases the east wind. He continually multiplies lies and desolation. They make a covenant with Assyria, and oil is carried into Egypt.
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ExplanationCommentary
Verse 1. On. Lit. the wind. Bible.—To trust in men is no less vain. Worthington.—Septuagint “Ephraim is an evil spirit,” and so forth—Heat. Hebrew “eastern or burning wind.” Bible.—Manahem attempted to engage Egypt on his side, but he was frustrated in his hopes, (4 Kennicott. 15. Saint Jerome) as Osee was likewise; to which king the sense conducts us better. Calmet. 13:15.—Oil. That of Palestine was very excellent. Ezekiel 27:17.
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