“When Ephraim spake trembling, he exalted himself in Israel; but when he offended in Baal, he died.”
The statement that when Ephraim spoke, there was trembling and he was exalted in Israel indicates that at some point in the past, Ephraim held significant status and power. The shift to 'but he incurred guilt through Baal and died' indicates that this prominence has been lost through apostasy. This verse contrasts Ephraim's former glory with present degradation, suggesting that the loss of status is the consequence of covenant violation. This verse opens the final major judgment chapter with a historical contrast.
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