Ephraim, he hath mixed himself among the people; Ephraim is a cake not turned.
My Notes
Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's Exposition
Ephraim, he hath mixed himself among the people,.... Either locally, by dwelling among them, as some of them at least might do among the Syrians; or carnally, by intermarrying with them, contrary to…
Barnes' Notes
Ephraim, he hath mixed himself among the people - i. e., with the pagan; he “mixed” or “mingled” himself among or with them, so as to corrupt himself, as it is said, “they were mingled among the pagan…
Adam Clarke
A cake not turned - In the East having heated the hearth, they sweep one corner, put the cake upon it, and cover it with embers; in a short time they turn it, cover it again, and continue this several…
Having seen how vicious and corrupt the court was, we now come to enquire how it is with the country, and we find that to be no better; and no marvel if the distemper that has so seized the head…
Cambridge Bible
The outward evidences of Israel's decay
8. he hath mixed himself among the people Rather, he mixeth himself among the peoples. How? By courting the favour now of Egypt, now of Assyria (Hos 7:7).
a…
Cross References
Related passages throughout Scripture