“Ephraim provoked him to anger most bitterly: therefore shall he leave his blood upon him, and his reproach shall his Lord return unto him.”
The accusation that Ephraim has provoked the LORD to anger and his blood guilt shall be repaid upon him indicates that Israel's rebellion against God and the prophetic word will result in corresponding judgment. The repayment of blood guilt suggests that Israel's violence will return upon them as divine judgment. This verse concludes the chapter with the assertion that Israel's conduct will have consequences proportional to the offense.
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