All the similes and metaphors were intended to illustrate the serious condition of Israel at the time in which Hosea prophesied. His warnings, if not heeded would eventually lead to judgment upon the Northern Kingdom to which his message was urgently addressed.
Since the nation in the north did not heed the message the resultant judgment came in the form of the defeat by and resultant captivity under the Assyrians, noted for their cruelty. The Assyrians also followed their usual habit of taking many thousands of people captive as slaves, most of these, if any, never to return to their land.
ofcourse. the necklace has various kinds of figures of speech: "She had become like all the other strong, hard, coarse women of poor households". is a simile. it has hundreds of more figures of speech like metaphors and personification among others
Israel was founded as a democracy in 1948.
Israel, today, is a vibrant and viable country. Countries do not become extinct, though they can cease to exist.
Israel became a country on May 14 , 1948.
Israel became independent in 1948 and had its first democratic elections in 1950.
Woods” discussed frontier life and activities that took place during that time, “The Gardener” discussed what it was like in the great depression and how it was to help a family member out to make money, how you may travel somewhere else for a better life, and how creative you could become to make someone happy in times of sadness and hopelessness.
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yes
Israel became a country in 1948.
It is uncertain if they are or are not. They refuse to confirm or deny it.
May 14th.
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