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“Efrayim Feeds the Wind”: Kinetic Verbs and Prophetic Irony in Hosea 12:2
Introduction to Hosea 12:2: Motion Without Meaning Hosea 12:2 presents a poetic and theological critique of Efrayim through a series of verbs describing restless motion and political treachery. The verse’s central metaphor—feeding the wind—highlights the futility of idolatrous pursuits and foreign alliances. … Continue reading
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