Hosea 12:14 · KJV

"Ephraim provoked him to anger most bitterly: therefore shall he leave his blood upon him, and his reproach shall his Lord return unto him."

King James Version

Passage Context

¹²And Jacob fled into the country of Syria, and Israel served for a wife, and for a wife he kept sheep.

¹³And by a prophet the LORD brought Israel out of Egypt, and by a prophet was he preserved.

¹⁴Ephraim provoked him to anger most bitterly: therefore shall he leave his blood upon him, and his reproach shall his Lord return unto him.

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Reflection Questions

How do you respond when you feel you have angered someone important to you?

What does it mean for you to face the consequences of your actions?

When have you felt the weight of your choices?

Life Application

repentance

Take time to reflect on your actions and seek forgiveness where necessary.

relationships

Consider how your actions affect your relationships and strive for reconciliation.

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