1When Israel was a child, I loved him,
2But the more I called Israel,
3It was I who taught Ephraim 11:3 That is, the northern kingdom of Israel; also in verses 8, 9, and 12 to walk,
4I led them with cords of kindness,
5Will they not return to the land of Egypt
6A sword will flash through their cities;
7My people are bent on turning from Me.
8How could I give you up, O Ephraim?
9I will not execute the full fury of My anger;
10They will walk after the LORD;
11They will come trembling like birds from Egypt
12Ephraim surrounds Me with lies,