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Ephraim is struck down; their root is withered; they cannot bear fruit. Even if they bear children, I will slay the darlings of their wombs.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Ephraim is struck. Their root has dried up. They will bear no fruit. Even though they bring forth, yet I will kill the beloved ones of their womb.”
World English Bible (WEB)
Ephraim{H669} is smitten{H5221}{(H8717)}, their root{H8328} is dried up{H3001}{(H8804)}, they shall bear{H6213}{(H8799)} no fruit{H6529}: yea, though they bring forth{H3205}{(H8799)}, yet will I slay{H4191}{(H8689)} even the beloved{H4261} fruit of their womb{H990}.
Strong's King James
Efrayim is struck! Their root withers,
They will produce no fruit,
Even though they birth children,
I will kill the treasures of their womb.
The F.O.G
Ephraim hath been smitten, Their root hath dried up, fruit they yield not, Yea, though they bring forth, I have put to death the desired of their womb.
Young's Literal Translation
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