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¹¹When Ephraim multiplied altars to expiate sin, they became to him altars for sinning. ¹²Though I write for him the multitude of my instructions, they are regarded as a strange thing. ¹³Though they offer choice sacrifices, though they eat flesh, the Lord does not accept them. Now he will remember their iniquity, and punish their sins; they shall return to Egypt. ¹⁴Israel has forgotten his Maker, and built palaces; and Judah has multiplied fortified cities; but I will send a fire upon his cities, and it shall devour his strongholds.

10Israel is a luxuriant vine that yields its fruit. The more his fruit increased the more altars he built; as his country improved, he improved his pillars. ²Their heart is false; now they must bear their guilt. The Lord will break down their altars, and destroy their pillars.