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Hosea 5:11

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Ephraim is oppressed, he is crushed in judgment, because he is intent in his pursuit of idols.

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Verse 11. Oppression. Lit. “calumny.” Bible. Isaiah 52:4.—The Assyrians had no just reason for attacking Israel, though their crimes called for punishment ( Calmet.) from God. Bible.

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