Hosea 11:12
Ephraim compasseth me about with lies, and the house of Israel with deceit: but Judah yet ruleth with God, and is faithful with the saints.
Cross-reference
Hosea 12:1 directly continues the charge—Ephraim multiplies falsehood and violence, affirming the deceit mentioned here.
Hosea 7:16 describes Ephraim's turning to Baal and insolent tongue—another example of their deceit and unfaithfulness.
Hosea 7:13 repeats the charge of speaking lies against God, deepening the accusation of Ephraim's deceit.
Hosea 1:7 promises mercy to Judah — the same positive portrayal of Judah that is affirmed here in contrast to Ephraim's lies.
Hosea 12:7 portrays Ephraim as a merchant with false balances—another facet of their dishonesty and deceit.
1 Kings 12:20 records the kingdom's division with only Judah loyal to David — the historical setting behind this contrast.
2 Kings 17:18 describes Israel's exile while Judah alone remains — showing the outcome of the deceit denounced here.
Isaiah 1:21 laments Jerusalem's fall from faithfulness — a stark contrast to Judah's fidelity praised here, showing later unfaithfulness.
Jeremiah 3:18 promises Judah and Israel will walk together — a future reunion that reverses the division between faithful Judah and deceitful Israel here.
2 Kings 18:4-7 provides a historical example of Judah's faithfulness through Hezekiah's reforms, embodying the walk with God.
Genesis 49:10 foretells Judah's enduring rule — a royal destiny that underlies his faithfulness mentioned here.
Micah 6:12 similarly condemns lies and deceit among God's people, reinforcing Hosea's charge against Ephraim.
Isaiah 59:13 confesses uttering lying words — a similar indictment of deceitful speech that characterizes Ephraim's lies here.
Isaiah 59:4 continues the indictment—they speak lies, conceive mischief, mirroring Ephraim's deceitful ways.
Isaiah 59:3 accuses Israel of speaking lies and muttering wickedness—echoing the same charge of deceit.
Isaiah 57:11 accuses Israel of lying and forgetting God — reinforcing the theme of deceit that surrounds God in this verse.
Isaiah 29:13 condemns lip service and hearts far from God—similar hypocrisy and deceit as Ephraim's lies.
Psalm 78:36 recalls Israel's flattery and lies toward God in the wilderness—a parallel accusation of deceit.
Isaiah 44:20 describes idolatry as a lie—'a lie in my right hand'—relating to the deception surrounding God.