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Hosea 9:16

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KJV ORIGINAL

Ephraim is smitten, their root is dried up, they shall bear no fruit: yea, though they bring forth, yet will I slay even the beloved fruit of their womb.

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Ephraim is completely destroyed — their foundation is gone, and they can't produce anything good anymore. Even if they do manage to have children, I'll take away even those precious lives they bring into the world.

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When you're cut off from your source, everything falls apart — even the things you love most.

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Because of this, all of Moab will cry out in grief for their nation—everyone will wail with sorrow. You will mourn for the ruined foundations of Kir-hareseth, for the city has truly been devastated.

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