Hosea 11

YHWH recalls His loving care for Israel as a child, calling him out of Egypt, teaching him to walk, and easing his yoke, yet Israel rebelled by pursuing Baals and refusing to repent, leading to judgment by Assyria and the sword devouring their cities[1][2][3]. Despite His resolve to punish, YHWH's heart recoils in compassion, declaring He will not fully destroy Ephraim for He is God not man, and prophesies roaring like a lion to regather trembling Israel from Egypt, Assyria, and the west like doves[2][3][4].

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