Addressing some of his ancient people as Ephraim, God asked: “Is Ephraim not a precious son to me, a beloved child?... My emotions are stirred for him.
Nimetades mõningaid oma vanaaja rahvast Efraimiks, küsis Jumal: „Eks ole Efraim mu kallis poeg, mu armas laps?... ma [tunnen] tema pärast rahutust, ja ma tõesti halastan ta peale. ”