Hosea 5:3
I know all about Ephraim,
What it says
The LORD knows Ephraim completely, and Israel's prostitution and defilement are exposed before Him.
What it is doing
This verse affirms that covenant infidelity is fully visible to God.
In context
1“Hear this, O priests! 2The rebels are deep in slaughter; 3I know all about Ephraim, 4Their deeds do not permit them 5Israel’s arrogance testifies against them; 6They go with their flocks and herds 7They have been unfaithful to the LORD; 8Blow the ram’s horn in Gibeah, 9Ephraim will be laid waste 10The princes of Judah 11Ephraim is oppressed, crushed in judgment, 12So I am like a moth to Ephraim, 13When Ephraim saw his sickness 14For I am like a lion to Ephraim 15Then I will return to My place