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“She Has Played the Harlot”: Analyzing זָנְתָה in Hosea 2:7

Introduction to Hosea 2:7: The Language of Infidelity and Rebellion In Hosea 2:7, the prophet presents a startling accusation against Israel in the form of familial metaphor: “for their mother has played the harlot”. The verb זָנְתָה, drawn from the … Continue reading

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