“Ephraim feedeth on wind, and followeth after the east wind: he daily increaseth lies and desolation; and they do make a covenant with the Assyrians, and oil is carried into Egypt.”
The accusation that Ephraim herds the wind and pursues the east wind indicates that Israel pursues things of no substance, that their policies and plans are futile and ineffective. The multiplication of lies and desolation and the making of covenants with Assyria and sending oil to Egypt indicate Israel's diplomatic efforts and seeking of foreign alliances. This verse criticizes Israel's entire political and diplomatic strategy as hollow and futile, a chasing of wind.
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