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Verse 7

He is a merchant. Supply the Ellipsis ( App-6 ): [He, Ephraim, is] a merchant. This is the first of two provocations. See the Structure above; and Compare Hosea 12:14 .

the balances of deceit = unjust balances. Reference to Pentateuch (Leviticus 19:36 ).

he loveth to oppress. Money was obtained by oppression. Reference to Pentateuch (Leviticus 6:2 ; Leviticus 19:13 ). App-92 .

oppress = defraud.

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