Ephraim is joined to idols: let him alone.
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Verse 17 is found in chapter 4 of Hosea. Although Israel has abandoned the Lord, Hosea distinguishes Judah and urges her not to follow the same path. Gilgal and Beth-aven appear as places associated with corrupt religious practices. The wind ultimately describes the consequence of that idolatry: Israel pursues false security and ends up reaping shame. The warning serves as a call not to imitate the apostasy of the northern kingdom.
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Compare Hosea 4:17 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Denn Ephraim hat sich zu den Götzen gesellt; so laß ihn hinfahren.
Ephraim es dado a ídolos; déjalo.
Efraín está unido a los ídolos; déjalo.
Ephraïm est attaché aux idoles: laisse-le!
Efraim è congiunto con gl’idoli, lascialo.
Efraim está entregue aos ídolos; deixa-o.
以法蓮 親近偶像, 任憑他吧!
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