How shall I give thee up, Ephraim? What would be the proper measure of punishment to mete out to such a stubborn people?. How shall I deliver thee, Israel? namely, to a proper measure of chastisement. How shall I make thee as Admah? How shall I set thee as Zeboim? the two cities of the vale of Siddim which were destroyed together with Sodom and Gomorrah, Cf Deuteronomy 29:22. Mine heart is turned within Me, namely, with a feeling of mercy in spite of Israel's transgressions; My repentings are kindled together, being most violently stirred at the contemplation of Israel's condition. God is ever more ready to show mercy than to let His stern justice punish men.
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Hosea 11:8
8 How shall I give thee up, Ephraim? how shall I deliver thee, Israel? how shall I make thee as Admah? how shall I set thee as Zeboim? mine heart is turned within me, my repentings are kindled together.