Hosea 9:16
Ephraim is struck down; their root is withered; they cannot bear fruit. Even if they bear children, I will slay the darlings of their wombs.
Cross References
Job 18:16
The roots beneath him dry up, and the branches above him wither away.

Ezekiel 24:21
Tell the house of Israel that this is what the Lord GOD says: 'I am about to desecrate My sanctuary, the pride of your power, the desire of your eyes, and the delight of your soul. And the sons and daughters you left behind will fall by the sword.'

Hosea 5:11
Ephraim is oppressed, crushed in judgment, for he is determined to follow worthless idols.

Hosea 8:7
For they sow the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind. There is no standing grain; what sprouts fails to yield flour. Even if it should produce, the foreigners would swallow it up.


Treasury of Scripture
Ephraim is smitten, their root is dried up, they shall bear no fruit: yes, though they bring forth, yet will I slay even the beloved fruit of their womb.

their root.



Hosea 9:11-13
As for Ephraim, their glory shall fly away like a bird, from the birth, and from the womb, and from the conception…



Job 18:16
His roots shall be dried up beneath, and above shall his branch be cut off.



Isaiah 5:24
Therefore as the fire devoureth the stubble, and the flame consumeth the chaff, so their root shall be as rottenness, and their blossom shall go up as dust: because they have cast away the law of the LORD of hosts, and despised the word of the Holy One of Israel.

the beloved fruit.



Ezekiel 24:21
Speak unto the house of Israel, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I will profane my sanctuary, the excellency of your strength, the desire of your eyes, and that which your soul pitieth; and your sons and your daughters whom ye have left shall fall by the sword.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
OpenBible.com


Hosea 9:15
Top of Page
Top of Page