Hos 9:16 | JFB | STEP | 16. The figures "root," "fruit," are suggested by the word "Ephraim," that is, fruitful (see on , ). "Smitten," namely, with a blight ( ).

‏ Hosea 9:16

16. The figures "root," "fruit," are suggested by the word "Ephraim," that is, fruitful (see on Ho 9:11, 12). "Smitten," namely, with a blight (Psa 102:4).