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“As I Would Heal Yisra’el, the Iniquity of Ephrayim Is Uncovered”: Waw-Consecutive Tension and Reversal in Hosea 7:1

Introduction to Hosea 7:1: Healing Interrupted by Revelation of Guilt Hosea 7:1 opens with what appears to be a hopeful note: YHWH is preparing to heal Yisra’el. However, the moment of healing is immediately inverted—Ephrayim’s guilt is “uncovered,” and the … Continue reading

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