OLD TESTAMENT

Hosea 9:13

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I have seen Ephraim, like Tyre, planted in a pleasant place; but Ephraim will bring out his children to the murderer.

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Verse 13. Tyre. The kingdom of Israel was no less proud. Ezekiel 26. Worthington.—It was in the highest prosperity under Jeroboam II. Osee saw this and the subsequent overthrow. Tyre was a most populous and wealthy city. Calmet.—Other interpreters have, “a rock;” Septuagint “a prey.” The latter read d for r. Saint Jerome Bible.—The Vulg. seems best. Calmet.—Tsor denotes, “Tyre and a rock.” Bible.

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