Biblical Reading and Reflections: August 15th (Hosea 13 & John 14:1-14)
Alastair's Adversaria
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The Importance of Childbirth in the Old Testament
Ephraim is the child whose time has come to be born, and he does not present himself at the opening of the womb. The imagery of verse 12 might relate to a situation where evidence was gathered together in a bundle, ready for a trial. At some points in scripture, such as in the story of the exodus, labor pains arrive but no child is born. Jeremiah also uses such imagery in his prophecy.
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