RobH_en_tn/hos/05/14.md

Yahweh is talking about Judah and Israel.

For I will be like a lion to Ephraim

Yahweh is going to pursue and attack Ephraim like a predator. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile)

and like a young lion to the house of Judah

(See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile)

I, even I,

Yahweh is emphasizing that he is the one that is bringing judgment on all his people (Ephraim and Judah).

will tear

As a lion tears its prey apart, so Yahweh will tear his people away from their homes and country. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)

I will go and return to my place

Yahweh will leave his rebellious people.

and seek my face

(See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)