Book of Hosea
Chapter 1
1:1 The word of the LORD that came unto Hosea, the son of Beeri, in the
days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of JudahJudah was the fourth son of Jacob and Leah and the founder of the Tribe of Judah. His descendants became one of the most prominent tribes of Israel, producing the royal line of King David and ultimately the Messiah, Jesus Christ. Scripture identifies Judah as the tribe through which God's promise of kingship and redemption would be fulfilled. More, and in the
days of Jeroboam the son of Joash, king of IsraelIsrael is the covenant people chosen by Yahweh, descended from Jacob, set apart to bear God’s name, receive His promises, and reveal His character to the nations. More.
1:2 The beginning of the word of the LORD by Hosea. And the LORD said to
Hosea, Go, take unto thee a wife of whoredoms and children of whoredoms:
for the land hath committed great whoredom, departing from the LORD.
1:3 So he went and took Gomer the daughter of Diblaim; which conceived,
and bare him a son.
1:4 And the LORD said unto him, Call his name Jezreel; for yet a little
while, and I will avenge the blood of Jezreel upon the house of Jehu,
and will cause to cease the kingdom of the house of IsraelIsrael is the covenant people chosen by Yahweh, descended from Jacob, set apart to bear God’s name, receive His promises, and reveal His character to the nations. More.
1:5 And it shall come to pass at that day, that I will break the bow of
IsraelIsrael is the covenant people chosen by Yahweh, descended from Jacob, set apart to bear God’s name, receive His promises, and reveal His character to the nations. More, in the valley of Jezreel.
1:6 And she conceived again, and bare a daughter. And God said unto him,
Call her name Loruhamah: for I will no more have mercy upon the house of
IsraelIsrael is the covenant people chosen by Yahweh, descended from Jacob, set apart to bear God’s name, receive His promises, and reveal His character to the nations. More; but I will utterly take them away.
1:7 But I will have mercy upon the house of JudahJudah was the fourth son of Jacob and Leah and the founder of the Tribe of Judah. His descendants became one of the most prominent tribes of Israel, producing the royal line of King David and ultimately the Messiah, Jesus Christ. Scripture identifies Judah as the tribe through which God's promise of kingship and redemption would be fulfilled. More, and will save them by
the LORD their God, and will not save them by bow, nor by sword, nor by
battle, by horses, nor by horsemen.
1:8 Now when she had weaned Loruhamah, she conceived, and bare a son.
1:9 Then said God, Call his name Loammi: for ye are not my people, and I
will not be your God.
1:10 Yet the number of the children of IsraelIsrael is the covenant people chosen by Yahweh, descended from Jacob, set apart to bear God’s name, receive His promises, and reveal His character to the nations. More shall be as the sand of
the sea, which cannot be measured nor numbered; and it shall come to
pass, that in the place where it was said unto them, Ye are not my
people, there it shall be said unto them, Ye are the sons of the living
God.
1:11 Then shall the children of JudahJudah was the fourth son of Jacob and Leah and the founder of the Tribe of Judah. His descendants became one of the most prominent tribes of Israel, producing the royal line of King David and ultimately the Messiah, Jesus Christ. Scripture identifies Judah as the tribe through which God's promise of kingship and redemption would be fulfilled. More and the children of IsraelIsrael is the covenant people chosen by Yahweh, descended from Jacob, set apart to bear God’s name, receive His promises, and reveal His character to the nations. More be
gathered together, and appoint themselves one head, and they shall come
up out of the land: for great shall be the day of Jezreel.
Chapter 2
2:1 Say ye unto your brethren, Ammi; and to your sisters, Ruhamah.
2:2 Plead with your mother, plead: for she is not my wife, neither am I
her husband: let her therefore put away her whoredoms out of her sight,
and her adulteries from between her breasts;
2:3 Lest I strip her naked, and set her as in the day that she was born,
and make her as a wilderness, and set her like a dry land, and slay her
with thirst.
2:4 And I will not have mercy upon her children; for they be the
children of whoredoms.
2:5 For their mother hath played the harlot: she that conceived them
hath done shamefully: for she said, I will go after my lovers, that give
me my bread and my water, my wool and my flax, mine oil and my drink.
2:6 Therefore, behold, I will hedge up thy way with thorns, and make a
wall, that she shall not find her paths.
2:7 And she shall follow after her lovers, but she shall not overtake
them; and she shall seek them, but shall not find them: then shall she
say, I will go and return to my first husband; for then was it better
with me than now.
2:8 For she did not know that I gave her corn, and wine, and oil, and
multiplied her silver and gold, which they prepared for BaalBaal is the chief Canaanite storm‑god — a powerful territorial elohim associated with rain, fertility, and kingship. In Scripture, Baal represents idolatry, spiritual rebellion, and the counterfeit authority of fallen divine beings opposed to YHVH. More.
2:9 Therefore will I return, and take away my corn in the time thereof,
and my wine in the season thereof, and will recover my wool and my flax
given to cover her nakedness.
2:10 And now will I discover her lewdness in the sight of her lovers,
and none shall deliver her out of mine hand.
2:11 I will also cause all her mirth to cease, her feast days, her new
moons, and her sabbaths, and all her solemn feasts.
2:12 And I will destroy her vines and her fig trees, whereof she hath
said, These are my rewards that my lovers have given me: and I will make
them a forest, and the beasts of the field shall eat them.
2:13 And I will visit upon her the days of Baalim, wherein she burned
incense to them, and she decked herself with her earrings and her
jewels, and she went after her lovers, and forgat me, saith the LORD.
2:14 Therefore, behold, I will allure her, and bring her into the
wilderness, and speak comfortably unto her.
2:15 And I will give her her vineyards from thence, and the valley of
Achor for a door of hope: and she shall sing there, as in the days of
her youth, and as in the day when she came up out of the land of EgyptEgypt is the powerful ancient civilization along the Nile that appears throughout Scripture as a place of refuge, oppression, and divine deliverance. It is central to the stories of Joseph, Moses, the Exodus, and later prophecies, symbolizing both worldly strength and the need for God’s redemption (Genesis 37–50; Exodus 1–14). More.
2:16 And it shall be at that day, saith the LORD, that thou shalt call
me Ishi; and shalt call me no more Baali.
2:17 For I will take away the names of Baalim out of her mouth, and they
shall no more be remembered by their name.
2:18 And in that day will I make a covenant for them with the beasts of
the field and with the fowls of heaven, and with the creeping things of
the ground: and I will break the bow and the sword and the battle out of
the earth, and will make them to lie down safely.
2:19 And I will betroth thee unto me for ever; yea, I will betroth thee
unto me in righteousnessRighteousness is the state of being aligned with God’s character, will, and moral order. In Scripture, righteousness is both a standard and a relationship — living in harmony with God’s truth and receiving the right standing He provides through grace. It reflects integrity, justice, and faithful obedience shaped by God rather than human merit. More, and in judgment, and in lovingkindness, and in
mercies.
2:20 I will even betroth thee unto me in faithfulness: and thou shalt
know the LORD.
2:21 And it shall come to pass in that day, I will hear, saith the LORD,
I will hear the heavens, and they shall hear the earth;
2:22 And the earth shall hear the corn, and the wine, and the oil; and
they shall hear Jezreel.
2:23 And I will sow her unto me in the earth; and I will have mercy upon
her that had not obtained mercy; and I will say to them which were not
my people, Thou art my people; and they shall say, Thou art my God.
Chapter 3
3:1 Then said the LORD unto me, Go yet, love a woman beloved of her
friend, yet an adulteress, according to the love of the LORD toward the
children of IsraelIsrael is the covenant people chosen by Yahweh, descended from Jacob, set apart to bear God’s name, receive His promises, and reveal His character to the nations. More, who look to other gods, and love flagons of wine.
3:2 So I bought her to me for fifteen pieces of silver, and for an homer
of barley, and an half homer of barley:
3:3 And I said unto her, Thou shalt abide for me many days; thou shalt
not play the harlot, and thou shalt not be for another man: so will I
also be for thee.
3:4 For the children of IsraelIsrael is the covenant people chosen by Yahweh, descended from Jacob, set apart to bear God’s name, receive His promises, and reveal His character to the nations. More shall abide many days without a king, and
without a prince, and without a sacrifice, and without an image, and
without an ephod, and without teraphim:
3:5 Afterward shall the children of IsraelIsrael is the covenant people chosen by Yahweh, descended from Jacob, set apart to bear God’s name, receive His promises, and reveal His character to the nations. More return, and seek the LORD
their God, and DavidDavid is Israel’s second king — a shepherd, warrior, poet, and the central human figure in the Messianic line. Scripture presents him as “a man after God’s own heart,” whose life reveals covenant loyalty, repentance, worship, and the promise of an everlasting throne. More their king; and shall fear the LORD and his
goodness in the latter days.
Chapter 4
4:1 Hear the word of the LORD, ye children of IsraelIsrael is the covenant people chosen by Yahweh, descended from Jacob, set apart to bear God’s name, receive His promises, and reveal His character to the nations. More: for the LORD hath
a controversy with the inhabitants of the land, because there is no
truth, nor mercy, nor knowledge of God in the land.
4:2 By swearing, and lying, and killing, and stealing, and committing
adultery, they break out, and blood toucheth blood.
4:3 Therefore shall the land mourn, and every one that dwelleth therein
shall languish, with the beasts of the field, and with the fowls of
heaven; yea, the fishes of the sea also shall be taken away.
4:4 Yet let no man strive, nor reprove another: for thy people are as
they that strive with the priest.
4:5 Therefore shalt thou fall in the day, and the prophet also shall
fall with thee in the night, and I will destroy thy mother.
4:6 My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast
rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no
priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also
forget thy children.
4:7 As they were increased, so they sinned against me: therefore will I
change their glory into shame.
4:8 They eat up the sin of my people, and they set their heart on their
iniquity.
4:9 And there shall be, like people, like priest: and I will punish them
for their ways, and reward them their doings.
4:10 For they shall eat, and not have enough: they shall commit
whoredom, and shall not increase: because they have left off to take
heed to the LORD.
4:11 Whoredom and wine and new wine take away the heart.
4:12 My people ask counsel at their stocks, and their staff declareth
unto them: for the spirit of whoredoms hath caused them to err, and they
have gone a whoring from under their God.
4:13 They sacrifice upon the tops of the mountains, and burn incense
upon the hills, under oaks and poplars and elms, because the shadow
thereof is good: therefore your daughters shall commit whoredom, and
your spouses shall commit adultery.
4:14 I will not punish your daughters when they commit whoredom, nor
your spouses when they commit adultery: for themselves are separated
with whores, and they sacrifice with harlots: therefore the people that
doth not understand shall fall.
4:15 Though thou, IsraelIsrael is the covenant people chosen by Yahweh, descended from Jacob, set apart to bear God’s name, receive His promises, and reveal His character to the nations. More, play the harlot, yet let not JudahJudah was the fourth son of Jacob and Leah and the founder of the Tribe of Judah. His descendants became one of the most prominent tribes of Israel, producing the royal line of King David and ultimately the Messiah, Jesus Christ. Scripture identifies Judah as the tribe through which God's promise of kingship and redemption would be fulfilled. More offend; and
come not ye unto Gilgal, neither go ye up to Bethaven, nor swear, The
LORD liveth.
4:16 For IsraelIsrael is the covenant people chosen by Yahweh, descended from Jacob, set apart to bear God’s name, receive His promises, and reveal His character to the nations. More slideth back as a backsliding heifer: now the LORD will
feed them as a lamb in a large place.
4:17 EphraimEphraim was the younger son of Joseph and the grandson of Jacob. Although he was not the firstborn, Jacob bestowed upon him the greater blessing, and his descendants became one of the most influential tribes in Israel. The Tribe of Ephraim later emerged as a leading tribe of the northern kingdom, and the name "Ephraim" is often used in Scripture... More is joined to idols: let him alone.
4:18 Their drink is sour: they have committed whoredom continually: her
rulers with shame do love, Give ye.
4:19 The wind hath bound her up in her wings, and they shall be ashamed
because of their sacrifices.
Chapter 5
5:1 Hear ye this, O priests; and hearken, ye house of IsraelIsrael is the covenant people chosen by Yahweh, descended from Jacob, set apart to bear God’s name, receive His promises, and reveal His character to the nations. More; and give
ye ear, O house of the king; for judgment is toward you, because ye have
been a snare on Mizpah, and a net spread upon Tabor.
5:2 And the revolters are profound to make slaughter, though I have been
a rebuker of them all.
5:3 I know EphraimEphraim was the younger son of Joseph and the grandson of Jacob. Although he was not the firstborn, Jacob bestowed upon him the greater blessing, and his descendants became one of the most influential tribes in Israel. The Tribe of Ephraim later emerged as a leading tribe of the northern kingdom, and the name "Ephraim" is often used in Scripture... More, and IsraelIsrael is the covenant people chosen by Yahweh, descended from Jacob, set apart to bear God’s name, receive His promises, and reveal His character to the nations. More is not hid from me: for now, O EphraimEphraim was the younger son of Joseph and the grandson of Jacob. Although he was not the firstborn, Jacob bestowed upon him the greater blessing, and his descendants became one of the most influential tribes in Israel. The Tribe of Ephraim later emerged as a leading tribe of the northern kingdom, and the name "Ephraim" is often used in Scripture... More,
thou committest whoredom, and IsraelIsrael is the covenant people chosen by Yahweh, descended from Jacob, set apart to bear God’s name, receive His promises, and reveal His character to the nations. More is defiled.
5:4 They will not frame their doings to turn unto their God: for the
spirit of whoredoms is in the midst of them, and they have not known the
LORD.
5:5 And the pride of IsraelIsrael is the covenant people chosen by Yahweh, descended from Jacob, set apart to bear God’s name, receive His promises, and reveal His character to the nations. More doth testify to his face: therefore shall
IsraelIsrael is the covenant people chosen by Yahweh, descended from Jacob, set apart to bear God’s name, receive His promises, and reveal His character to the nations. More and EphraimEphraim was the younger son of Joseph and the grandson of Jacob. Although he was not the firstborn, Jacob bestowed upon him the greater blessing, and his descendants became one of the most influential tribes in Israel. The Tribe of Ephraim later emerged as a leading tribe of the northern kingdom, and the name "Ephraim" is often used in Scripture... More fall in their iniquity: JudahJudah was the fourth son of Jacob and Leah and the founder of the Tribe of Judah. His descendants became one of the most prominent tribes of Israel, producing the royal line of King David and ultimately the Messiah, Jesus Christ. Scripture identifies Judah as the tribe through which God's promise of kingship and redemption would be fulfilled. More also shall fall with
them.
5:6 They shall go with their flocks and with their herds to seek the
LORD; but they shall not find him; he hath withdrawn himself from them.
5:7 They have dealt treacherously against the LORD: for they have
begotten strange children: now shall a month devour them with their
portions.
5:8 Blow ye the cornet in Gibeah, and the trumpet in Ramah: cry aloud at
Bethaven, after thee, O BenjaminBenjamin was the twelfth and youngest son of Jacob and the second son born to Rachel. He was the only son of Jacob born in the land of Canaan and became the father of the Tribe of Benjamin, one of the Twelve Tribes of Israel. Though the smallest tribe, Benjamin produced notable figures including King Saul, the Apostle Paul, and... More.
5:9 EphraimEphraim was the younger son of Joseph and the grandson of Jacob. Although he was not the firstborn, Jacob bestowed upon him the greater blessing, and his descendants became one of the most influential tribes in Israel. The Tribe of Ephraim later emerged as a leading tribe of the northern kingdom, and the name "Ephraim" is often used in Scripture... More shall be desolate in the day of rebuke: among the tribes of
IsraelIsrael is the covenant people chosen by Yahweh, descended from Jacob, set apart to bear God’s name, receive His promises, and reveal His character to the nations. More have I made known that which shall surely be.
5:10 The princes of JudahJudah was the fourth son of Jacob and Leah and the founder of the Tribe of Judah. His descendants became one of the most prominent tribes of Israel, producing the royal line of King David and ultimately the Messiah, Jesus Christ. Scripture identifies Judah as the tribe through which God's promise of kingship and redemption would be fulfilled. More were like them that remove the bound:
therefore I will pour out my wrath upon them like water.
5:11 EphraimEphraim was the younger son of Joseph and the grandson of Jacob. Although he was not the firstborn, Jacob bestowed upon him the greater blessing, and his descendants became one of the most influential tribes in Israel. The Tribe of Ephraim later emerged as a leading tribe of the northern kingdom, and the name "Ephraim" is often used in Scripture... More is oppressed and broken in judgment, because he willingly
walked after the commandment.
5:12 Therefore will I be unto EphraimEphraim was the younger son of Joseph and the grandson of Jacob. Although he was not the firstborn, Jacob bestowed upon him the greater blessing, and his descendants became one of the most influential tribes in Israel. The Tribe of Ephraim later emerged as a leading tribe of the northern kingdom, and the name "Ephraim" is often used in Scripture... More as a moth, and to the house of
JudahJudah was the fourth son of Jacob and Leah and the founder of the Tribe of Judah. His descendants became one of the most prominent tribes of Israel, producing the royal line of King David and ultimately the Messiah, Jesus Christ. Scripture identifies Judah as the tribe through which God's promise of kingship and redemption would be fulfilled. More as rottenness.
5:13 When EphraimEphraim was the younger son of Joseph and the grandson of Jacob. Although he was not the firstborn, Jacob bestowed upon him the greater blessing, and his descendants became one of the most influential tribes in Israel. The Tribe of Ephraim later emerged as a leading tribe of the northern kingdom, and the name "Ephraim" is often used in Scripture... More saw his sickness, and JudahJudah was the fourth son of Jacob and Leah and the founder of the Tribe of Judah. His descendants became one of the most prominent tribes of Israel, producing the royal line of King David and ultimately the Messiah, Jesus Christ. Scripture identifies Judah as the tribe through which God's promise of kingship and redemption would be fulfilled. More saw his wound, then went
EphraimEphraim was the younger son of Joseph and the grandson of Jacob. Although he was not the firstborn, Jacob bestowed upon him the greater blessing, and his descendants became one of the most influential tribes in Israel. The Tribe of Ephraim later emerged as a leading tribe of the northern kingdom, and the name "Ephraim" is often used in Scripture... More to the Assyrian, and sent to king Jareb: yet could he not heal
you, nor cure you of your wound.
5:14 For I will be unto EphraimEphraim was the younger son of Joseph and the grandson of Jacob. Although he was not the firstborn, Jacob bestowed upon him the greater blessing, and his descendants became one of the most influential tribes in Israel. The Tribe of Ephraim later emerged as a leading tribe of the northern kingdom, and the name "Ephraim" is often used in Scripture... More as a lion, and as a young lion to the
house of JudahJudah was the fourth son of Jacob and Leah and the founder of the Tribe of Judah. His descendants became one of the most prominent tribes of Israel, producing the royal line of King David and ultimately the Messiah, Jesus Christ. Scripture identifies Judah as the tribe through which God's promise of kingship and redemption would be fulfilled. More: I, even I, will tear and go away; I will take away, and
none shall rescue him.
5:15 I will go and return to my place, till they acknowledge their
offence, and seek my face: in their affliction they will seek me early.
Chapter 6
6:1 Come, and let us return unto the LORD: for he hath torn, and he will
heal us; he hath smitten, and he will bind us up.
6:2 After two days will he revive us: in the third day he will raise us
up, and we shall live in his sight.
6:3 Then shall we know, if we follow on to know the LORD: his going
forth is prepared as the morning; and he shall come unto us as the rain,
as the latter and former rain unto the earth.
6:4 O EphraimEphraim was the younger son of Joseph and the grandson of Jacob. Although he was not the firstborn, Jacob bestowed upon him the greater blessing, and his descendants became one of the most influential tribes in Israel. The Tribe of Ephraim later emerged as a leading tribe of the northern kingdom, and the name "Ephraim" is often used in Scripture... More, what shall I do unto thee? O JudahJudah was the fourth son of Jacob and Leah and the founder of the Tribe of Judah. His descendants became one of the most prominent tribes of Israel, producing the royal line of King David and ultimately the Messiah, Jesus Christ. Scripture identifies Judah as the tribe through which God's promise of kingship and redemption would be fulfilled. More, what shall I do unto
thee? for your goodness is as a morning cloud, and as the early dew it
goeth away.
6:5 Therefore have I hewed them by the prophetsProphets were God’s chosen messengers who spoke His word to Israel, calling the people to repentance, revealing God’s will, and announcing future events. In Scripture, “the Prophets” also refers to the second major division of the Hebrew Bible, which expands and applies the Torah’s covenant truths. More; I have slain them by
the words of my mouth: and thy judgments are as the light that goeth
forth.
6:6 For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God
more than burnt offerings.
6:7 But they like men have transgressed the covenant: there have they
dealt treacherously against me.
6:8 Gilead is a city of them that work iniquity, and is polluted with
blood.
6:9 And as troops of robbers wait for a man, so the company of priests
murder in the way by consent: for they commit lewdness.
6:10 I have seen an horrible thing in the house of IsraelIsrael is the covenant people chosen by Yahweh, descended from Jacob, set apart to bear God’s name, receive His promises, and reveal His character to the nations. More: there is the
whoredom of EphraimEphraim was the younger son of Joseph and the grandson of Jacob. Although he was not the firstborn, Jacob bestowed upon him the greater blessing, and his descendants became one of the most influential tribes in Israel. The Tribe of Ephraim later emerged as a leading tribe of the northern kingdom, and the name "Ephraim" is often used in Scripture... More, IsraelIsrael is the covenant people chosen by Yahweh, descended from Jacob, set apart to bear God’s name, receive His promises, and reveal His character to the nations. More is defiled.
6:11 Also, O JudahJudah was the fourth son of Jacob and Leah and the founder of the Tribe of Judah. His descendants became one of the most prominent tribes of Israel, producing the royal line of King David and ultimately the Messiah, Jesus Christ. Scripture identifies Judah as the tribe through which God's promise of kingship and redemption would be fulfilled. More, he hath set an harvest for thee, when I returned the
captivity of my people.
Chapter 7
7:1 When I would have healed IsraelIsrael is the covenant people chosen by Yahweh, descended from Jacob, set apart to bear God’s name, receive His promises, and reveal His character to the nations. More, then the iniquity of EphraimEphraim was the younger son of Joseph and the grandson of Jacob. Although he was not the firstborn, Jacob bestowed upon him the greater blessing, and his descendants became one of the most influential tribes in Israel. The Tribe of Ephraim later emerged as a leading tribe of the northern kingdom, and the name "Ephraim" is often used in Scripture... More was
discovered, and the wickedness of Samaria: for they commit falsehood;
and the thief cometh in, and the troop of robbers spoileth without.
7:2 And they consider not in their hearts that I remember all their
wickedness: now their own doings have beset them about; they are before
my face.
7:3 They make the king glad with their wickedness, and the princes with
their lies.
7:4 They are all adulterers, as an oven heated by the baker, who ceaseth
from raising after he hath kneaded the dough, until it be leavened.
7:5 In the day of our king the princes have made him sick with bottles
of wine; he stretched out his hand with scorners.
7:6 For they have made ready their heart like an oven, whiles they lie
in wait: their baker sleepeth all the night; in the morning it burneth
as a flaming fire.
7:7 They are all hot as an oven, and have devoured their judges; all
their kings are fallen: there is none among them that calleth unto me.
7:8 EphraimEphraim was the younger son of Joseph and the grandson of Jacob. Although he was not the firstborn, Jacob bestowed upon him the greater blessing, and his descendants became one of the most influential tribes in Israel. The Tribe of Ephraim later emerged as a leading tribe of the northern kingdom, and the name "Ephraim" is often used in Scripture... More, he hath mixed himself among the people; EphraimEphraim was the younger son of Joseph and the grandson of Jacob. Although he was not the firstborn, Jacob bestowed upon him the greater blessing, and his descendants became one of the most influential tribes in Israel. The Tribe of Ephraim later emerged as a leading tribe of the northern kingdom, and the name "Ephraim" is often used in Scripture... More is a cake
not turned.
7:9 Strangers have devoured his strength, and he knoweth it not: yea,
gray hairs are here and there upon him, yet he knoweth not.
7:10 And the pride of IsraelIsrael is the covenant people chosen by Yahweh, descended from Jacob, set apart to bear God’s name, receive His promises, and reveal His character to the nations. More testifieth to his face: and they do not
return to the LORD their God, nor seek him for all this.
7:11 EphraimEphraim was the younger son of Joseph and the grandson of Jacob. Although he was not the firstborn, Jacob bestowed upon him the greater blessing, and his descendants became one of the most influential tribes in Israel. The Tribe of Ephraim later emerged as a leading tribe of the northern kingdom, and the name "Ephraim" is often used in Scripture... More also is like a silly dove without heart: they call to
EgyptEgypt is the powerful ancient civilization along the Nile that appears throughout Scripture as a place of refuge, oppression, and divine deliverance. It is central to the stories of Joseph, Moses, the Exodus, and later prophecies, symbolizing both worldly strength and the need for God’s redemption (Genesis 37–50; Exodus 1–14). More, they go to Assyria.
7:12 When they shall go, I will spread my net upon them; I will bring
them down as the fowls of the heaven; I will chastise them, as their
congregation hath heard.
7:13 Woe unto them! for they have fled from me: destruction unto them!
because they have transgressed against me: though I have redeemed them,
yet they have spoken lies against me.
7:14 And they have not cried unto me with their heart, when they howled
upon their beds: they assemble themselves for corn and wine, and they
rebel against me.
7:15 Though I have bound and strengthened their arms, yet do they
imagine mischief against me.
7:16 They return, but not to the most High: they are like a deceitful
bow: their princes shall fall by the sword for the rage of their tongue:
this shall be their derision in the land of EgyptEgypt is the powerful ancient civilization along the Nile that appears throughout Scripture as a place of refuge, oppression, and divine deliverance. It is central to the stories of Joseph, Moses, the Exodus, and later prophecies, symbolizing both worldly strength and the need for God’s redemption (Genesis 37–50; Exodus 1–14). More.
Chapter 8
8:1 Set the trumpet to thy mouth. He shall come as an eagle against the
house of the LORD, because they have transgressed my covenant, and
trespassed against my law.
8:2 IsraelIsrael is the covenant people chosen by Yahweh, descended from Jacob, set apart to bear God’s name, receive His promises, and reveal His character to the nations. More shall cry unto me, My God, we know thee.
8:3 IsraelIsrael is the covenant people chosen by Yahweh, descended from Jacob, set apart to bear God’s name, receive His promises, and reveal His character to the nations. More hath cast off the thing that is good: the enemy shall pursue
him.
8:4 They have set up kings, but not by me: they have made princes, and I
knew it not: of their silver and their gold have they made them idols,
that they may be cut off.
8:5 Thy calf, O Samaria, hath cast thee off; mine anger is kindled
against them: how long will it be ere they attain to innocency?
8:6 For from IsraelIsrael is the covenant people chosen by Yahweh, descended from Jacob, set apart to bear God’s name, receive His promises, and reveal His character to the nations. More was it also: the workman made it; therefore it is
not God: but the calf of Samaria shall be broken in pieces.
8:7 For they have sown the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind: it
hath no stalk; the bud shall yield no meal: if so be it yield, the
strangers shall swallow it up.
8:8 IsraelIsrael is the covenant people chosen by Yahweh, descended from Jacob, set apart to bear God’s name, receive His promises, and reveal His character to the nations. More is swallowed up: now shall they be among the Gentiles as a
vessel wherein is no pleasure.
8:9 For they are gone up to Assyria, a wild ass alone by himself:
EphraimEphraim was the younger son of Joseph and the grandson of Jacob. Although he was not the firstborn, Jacob bestowed upon him the greater blessing, and his descendants became one of the most influential tribes in Israel. The Tribe of Ephraim later emerged as a leading tribe of the northern kingdom, and the name "Ephraim" is often used in Scripture... More hath hired lovers.
8:10 Yea, though they have hired among the nations, now will I gather
them, and they shall sorrow a little for the burden of the king of
princes.
8:11 Because EphraimEphraim was the younger son of Joseph and the grandson of Jacob. Although he was not the firstborn, Jacob bestowed upon him the greater blessing, and his descendants became one of the most influential tribes in Israel. The Tribe of Ephraim later emerged as a leading tribe of the northern kingdom, and the name "Ephraim" is often used in Scripture... More hath made many altars to sin, altars shall be unto
him to sin.
8:12 I have written to him the great things of my law, but they were
counted as a strange thing.
8:13 They sacrifice flesh for the sacrifices of mine offerings, and eat
it; but the LORD accepteth them not; now will he remember their
iniquity, and visit their sins: they shall return to EgyptEgypt is the powerful ancient civilization along the Nile that appears throughout Scripture as a place of refuge, oppression, and divine deliverance. It is central to the stories of Joseph, Moses, the Exodus, and later prophecies, symbolizing both worldly strength and the need for God’s redemption (Genesis 37–50; Exodus 1–14). More.
8:14 For IsraelIsrael is the covenant people chosen by Yahweh, descended from Jacob, set apart to bear God’s name, receive His promises, and reveal His character to the nations. More hath forgotten his Maker, and buildeth temples; and
JudahJudah was the fourth son of Jacob and Leah and the founder of the Tribe of Judah. His descendants became one of the most prominent tribes of Israel, producing the royal line of King David and ultimately the Messiah, Jesus Christ. Scripture identifies Judah as the tribe through which God's promise of kingship and redemption would be fulfilled. More hath multiplied fenced cities: but I will send a fire upon his
cities, and it shall devour the palaces thereof.
Chapter 9
9:1 Rejoice not, O IsraelIsrael is the covenant people chosen by Yahweh, descended from Jacob, set apart to bear God’s name, receive His promises, and reveal His character to the nations. More, for joy, as other people: for thou hast gone
a whoring from thy God, thou hast loved a reward upon every cornfloor.
9:2 The floor and the winepress shall not feed them, and the new wine
shall fail in her.
9:3 They shall not dwell in the LORD’s land; but EphraimEphraim was the younger son of Joseph and the grandson of Jacob. Although he was not the firstborn, Jacob bestowed upon him the greater blessing, and his descendants became one of the most influential tribes in Israel. The Tribe of Ephraim later emerged as a leading tribe of the northern kingdom, and the name "Ephraim" is often used in Scripture... More shall return to
EgyptEgypt is the powerful ancient civilization along the Nile that appears throughout Scripture as a place of refuge, oppression, and divine deliverance. It is central to the stories of Joseph, Moses, the Exodus, and later prophecies, symbolizing both worldly strength and the need for God’s redemption (Genesis 37–50; Exodus 1–14). More, and they shall eat unclean things in Assyria.
9:4 They shall not offer wine offerings to the LORD, neither shall they
be pleasing unto him: their sacrifices shall be unto them as the bread
of mourners; all that eat thereof shall be polluted: for their bread for
their soul shall not come into the house of the LORD.
9:5 What will ye do in the solemn day, and in the day of the feast of
the LORD?
9:6 For, lo, they are gone because of destruction: EgyptEgypt is the powerful ancient civilization along the Nile that appears throughout Scripture as a place of refuge, oppression, and divine deliverance. It is central to the stories of Joseph, Moses, the Exodus, and later prophecies, symbolizing both worldly strength and the need for God’s redemption (Genesis 37–50; Exodus 1–14). More shall gather
them up, Memphis shall bury them: the pleasant places for their silver,
nettles shall possess them: thorns shall be in their tabernacles.
9:7 The days of visitation are come, the days of recompence are come;
IsraelIsrael is the covenant people chosen by Yahweh, descended from Jacob, set apart to bear God’s name, receive His promises, and reveal His character to the nations. More shall know it: the prophet is a fool, the spiritual man is mad,
for the multitude of thine iniquity, and the great hatred.
9:8 The watchman of EphraimEphraim was the younger son of Joseph and the grandson of Jacob. Although he was not the firstborn, Jacob bestowed upon him the greater blessing, and his descendants became one of the most influential tribes in Israel. The Tribe of Ephraim later emerged as a leading tribe of the northern kingdom, and the name "Ephraim" is often used in Scripture... More was with my God: but the prophet is a snare
of a fowler in all his ways, and hatred in the house of his God.
9:9 They have deeply corrupted themselves, as in the days of Gibeah:
therefore he will remember their iniquity, he will visit their sins.
9:10 I found IsraelIsrael is the covenant people chosen by Yahweh, descended from Jacob, set apart to bear God’s name, receive His promises, and reveal His character to the nations. More like grapes in the wilderness; I saw your fathers as
the firstripe in the fig tree at her first time: but they went to
Baalpeor, and separated themselves unto that shame; and their
abominations were according as they loved.
9:11 As for EphraimEphraim was the younger son of Joseph and the grandson of Jacob. Although he was not the firstborn, Jacob bestowed upon him the greater blessing, and his descendants became one of the most influential tribes in Israel. The Tribe of Ephraim later emerged as a leading tribe of the northern kingdom, and the name "Ephraim" is often used in Scripture... More, their glory shall fly away like a bird, from the
birth, and from the womb, and from the conception.
9:12 Though they bring up their children, yet will I bereave them, that
there shall not be a man left: yea, woe also to them when I depart from
them!
9:13 EphraimEphraim was the younger son of Joseph and the grandson of Jacob. Although he was not the firstborn, Jacob bestowed upon him the greater blessing, and his descendants became one of the most influential tribes in Israel. The Tribe of Ephraim later emerged as a leading tribe of the northern kingdom, and the name "Ephraim" is often used in Scripture... More, as I saw Tyrus, is planted in a pleasant place: but
EphraimEphraim was the younger son of Joseph and the grandson of Jacob. Although he was not the firstborn, Jacob bestowed upon him the greater blessing, and his descendants became one of the most influential tribes in Israel. The Tribe of Ephraim later emerged as a leading tribe of the northern kingdom, and the name "Ephraim" is often used in Scripture... More shall bring forth his children to the murderer.
9:14 Give them, O LORD: what wilt thou give? give them a miscarrying
womb and dry breasts.
9:15 All their wickedness is in Gilgal: for there I hated them: for the
wickedness of their doings I will drive them out of mine house, I will
love them no more: all their princes are revolters.
9:16 EphraimEphraim was the younger son of Joseph and the grandson of Jacob. Although he was not the firstborn, Jacob bestowed upon him the greater blessing, and his descendants became one of the most influential tribes in Israel. The Tribe of Ephraim later emerged as a leading tribe of the northern kingdom, and the name "Ephraim" is often used in Scripture... More is smitten, their root is dried up, they shall bear no
fruit: yea, though they bring forth, yet will I slay even the beloved
fruit of their womb.
9:17 My God will cast them away, because they did not hearken unto him:
and they shall be wanderers among the nations.
Chapter 10
10:1 IsraelIsrael is the covenant people chosen by Yahweh, descended from Jacob, set apart to bear God’s name, receive His promises, and reveal His character to the nations. More is an empty vine, he bringeth forth fruit unto himself:
according to the multitude of his fruit he hath increased the altars;
according to the goodness of his land they have made goodly images.
10:2 Their heart is divided; now shall they be found faulty: he shall
break down their altars, he shall spoil their images.
10:3 For now they shall say, We have no king, because we feared not the
LORD; what then should a king do to us?
10:4 They have spoken words, swearing falsely in making a covenant: thus
judgment springeth up as hemlock in the furrows of the field.
10:5 The inhabitants of Samaria shall fear because of the calves of
Bethaven: for the people thereof shall mourn over it, and the priests
thereof that rejoiced on it, for the glory thereof, because it is
departed from it.
10:6 It shall be also carried unto Assyria for a present to king Jareb:
EphraimEphraim was the younger son of Joseph and the grandson of Jacob. Although he was not the firstborn, Jacob bestowed upon him the greater blessing, and his descendants became one of the most influential tribes in Israel. The Tribe of Ephraim later emerged as a leading tribe of the northern kingdom, and the name "Ephraim" is often used in Scripture... More shall receive shame, and IsraelIsrael is the covenant people chosen by Yahweh, descended from Jacob, set apart to bear God’s name, receive His promises, and reveal His character to the nations. More shall be ashamed of his own
counsel.
10:7 As for Samaria, her king is cut off as the foam upon the water.
10:8 The high places also of Aven, the sin of IsraelIsrael is the covenant people chosen by Yahweh, descended from Jacob, set apart to bear God’s name, receive His promises, and reveal His character to the nations. More, shall be
destroyed: the thorn and the thistle shall come up on their altars; and
they shall say to the mountains, Cover us; and to the hills, Fall on us.
10:9 O IsraelIsrael is the covenant people chosen by Yahweh, descended from Jacob, set apart to bear God’s name, receive His promises, and reveal His character to the nations. More, thou hast sinned from the days of Gibeah: there they
stood: the battle in Gibeah against the children of iniquity did not
overtake them.
10:10 It is in my desire that I should chastise them; and the people
shall be gathered against them, when they shall bind themselves in their
two furrows.
10:11 And EphraimEphraim was the younger son of Joseph and the grandson of Jacob. Although he was not the firstborn, Jacob bestowed upon him the greater blessing, and his descendants became one of the most influential tribes in Israel. The Tribe of Ephraim later emerged as a leading tribe of the northern kingdom, and the name "Ephraim" is often used in Scripture... More is as an heifer that is taught, and loveth to tread
out the corn; but I passed over upon her fair neck: I will make EphraimEphraim was the younger son of Joseph and the grandson of Jacob. Although he was not the firstborn, Jacob bestowed upon him the greater blessing, and his descendants became one of the most influential tribes in Israel. The Tribe of Ephraim later emerged as a leading tribe of the northern kingdom, and the name "Ephraim" is often used in Scripture... More
to ride; JudahJudah was the fourth son of Jacob and Leah and the founder of the Tribe of Judah. His descendants became one of the most prominent tribes of Israel, producing the royal line of King David and ultimately the Messiah, Jesus Christ. Scripture identifies Judah as the tribe through which God's promise of kingship and redemption would be fulfilled. More shall plow, and JacobJacob is the third patriarch of Israel, the son of Isaac and Rebekah, whose life marks the turning point where God’s covenant promises move from a single family toward the beginnings of a nation. His story is one of struggle, transformation, and divine purpose. More shall break his clods.
10:12 Sow to yourselves in righteousnessRighteousness is the state of being aligned with God’s character, will, and moral order. In Scripture, righteousness is both a standard and a relationship — living in harmony with God’s truth and receiving the right standing He provides through grace. It reflects integrity, justice, and faithful obedience shaped by God rather than human merit. More, reap in mercy; break up your
fallow ground: for it is time to seek the LORD, till he come and rain
righteousnessRighteousness is the state of being aligned with God’s character, will, and moral order. In Scripture, righteousness is both a standard and a relationship — living in harmony with God’s truth and receiving the right standing He provides through grace. It reflects integrity, justice, and faithful obedience shaped by God rather than human merit. More upon you.
10:13 Ye have plowed wickedness, ye have reaped iniquity; ye have eaten
the fruit of lies: because thou didst trust in thy way, in the multitude
of thy mighty men.
10:14 Therefore shall a tumult arise among thy people, and all thy
fortresses shall be spoiled, as Shalman spoiled Betharbel in the day of
battle: the mother was dashed in pieces upon her children.
10:15 So shall Bethel do unto you because of your great wickedness: in a
morning shall the king of IsraelIsrael is the covenant people chosen by Yahweh, descended from Jacob, set apart to bear God’s name, receive His promises, and reveal His character to the nations. More utterly be cut off.
Chapter 11
11:1 When IsraelIsrael is the covenant people chosen by Yahweh, descended from Jacob, set apart to bear God’s name, receive His promises, and reveal His character to the nations. More was a child, then I loved him, and called my son out of
EgyptEgypt is the powerful ancient civilization along the Nile that appears throughout Scripture as a place of refuge, oppression, and divine deliverance. It is central to the stories of Joseph, Moses, the Exodus, and later prophecies, symbolizing both worldly strength and the need for God’s redemption (Genesis 37–50; Exodus 1–14). More.
11:2 As they called them, so they went from them: they sacrificed unto
Baalim, and burned incense to graven images.
11:3 I taught EphraimEphraim was the younger son of Joseph and the grandson of Jacob. Although he was not the firstborn, Jacob bestowed upon him the greater blessing, and his descendants became one of the most influential tribes in Israel. The Tribe of Ephraim later emerged as a leading tribe of the northern kingdom, and the name "Ephraim" is often used in Scripture... More also to go, taking them by their arms; but they
knew not that I healed them.
11:4 I drew them with cords of a man, with bands of love: and I was to
them as they that take off the yoke on their jaws, and I laid meat unto
them.
11:5 He shall not return into the land of EgyptEgypt is the powerful ancient civilization along the Nile that appears throughout Scripture as a place of refuge, oppression, and divine deliverance. It is central to the stories of Joseph, Moses, the Exodus, and later prophecies, symbolizing both worldly strength and the need for God’s redemption (Genesis 37–50; Exodus 1–14). More, and the Assyrian shall
be his king, because they refused to return.
11:6 And the sword shall abide on his cities, and shall consume his
branches, and devour them, because of their own counsels.
11:7 And my people are bent to backsliding from me: though they called
them to the most High, none at all would exalt him.
11:8 How shall I give thee up, EphraimEphraim was the younger son of Joseph and the grandson of Jacob. Although he was not the firstborn, Jacob bestowed upon him the greater blessing, and his descendants became one of the most influential tribes in Israel. The Tribe of Ephraim later emerged as a leading tribe of the northern kingdom, and the name "Ephraim" is often used in Scripture... More? how shall I deliver thee,
IsraelIsrael is the covenant people chosen by Yahweh, descended from Jacob, set apart to bear God’s name, receive His promises, and reveal His character to the nations. More? how shall I make thee as Admah? how shall I set thee as Zeboim?
mine heart is turned within me, my repentings are kindled together.
11:9 I will not execute the fierceness of mine anger, I will not return
to destroy EphraimEphraim was the younger son of Joseph and the grandson of Jacob. Although he was not the firstborn, Jacob bestowed upon him the greater blessing, and his descendants became one of the most influential tribes in Israel. The Tribe of Ephraim later emerged as a leading tribe of the northern kingdom, and the name "Ephraim" is often used in Scripture... More: for I am God, and not man; the Holy One in the midst
of thee: and I will not enter into the city.
11:10 They shall walk after the LORD: he shall roar like a lion: when he
shall roar, then the children shall tremble from the west.
11:11 They shall tremble as a bird out of EgyptEgypt is the powerful ancient civilization along the Nile that appears throughout Scripture as a place of refuge, oppression, and divine deliverance. It is central to the stories of Joseph, Moses, the Exodus, and later prophecies, symbolizing both worldly strength and the need for God’s redemption (Genesis 37–50; Exodus 1–14). More, and as a dove out of
the land of Assyria: and I will place them in their houses, saith the
LORD.
11:12 EphraimEphraim was the younger son of Joseph and the grandson of Jacob. Although he was not the firstborn, Jacob bestowed upon him the greater blessing, and his descendants became one of the most influential tribes in Israel. The Tribe of Ephraim later emerged as a leading tribe of the northern kingdom, and the name "Ephraim" is often used in Scripture... More compasseth me about with lies, and the house of IsraelIsrael is the covenant people chosen by Yahweh, descended from Jacob, set apart to bear God’s name, receive His promises, and reveal His character to the nations. More
with deceit: but JudahJudah was the fourth son of Jacob and Leah and the founder of the Tribe of Judah. His descendants became one of the most prominent tribes of Israel, producing the royal line of King David and ultimately the Messiah, Jesus Christ. Scripture identifies Judah as the tribe through which God's promise of kingship and redemption would be fulfilled. More yet ruleth with God, and is faithful with the
saintsSaints are God’s covenant people — those set apart, made righteous by His provision, and belonging to Him by faith. In Scripture, the term describes both the righteous dead of the Old Testament and the redeemed living under the new covenant. More.
Chapter 12
12:1 EphraimEphraim was the younger son of Joseph and the grandson of Jacob. Although he was not the firstborn, Jacob bestowed upon him the greater blessing, and his descendants became one of the most influential tribes in Israel. The Tribe of Ephraim later emerged as a leading tribe of the northern kingdom, and the name "Ephraim" is often used in Scripture... More feedeth on wind, and followeth after the east wind: he
daily increaseth lies and desolation; and they do make a covenant with
the Assyrians, and oil is carried into EgyptEgypt is the powerful ancient civilization along the Nile that appears throughout Scripture as a place of refuge, oppression, and divine deliverance. It is central to the stories of Joseph, Moses, the Exodus, and later prophecies, symbolizing both worldly strength and the need for God’s redemption (Genesis 37–50; Exodus 1–14). More.
12:2 The LORD hath also a controversy with JudahJudah was the fourth son of Jacob and Leah and the founder of the Tribe of Judah. His descendants became one of the most prominent tribes of Israel, producing the royal line of King David and ultimately the Messiah, Jesus Christ. Scripture identifies Judah as the tribe through which God's promise of kingship and redemption would be fulfilled. More, and will punish JacobJacob is the third patriarch of Israel, the son of Isaac and Rebekah, whose life marks the turning point where God’s covenant promises move from a single family toward the beginnings of a nation. His story is one of struggle, transformation, and divine purpose. More
according to his ways; according to his doings will he recompense him.
12:3 He took his brother by the heel in the womb, and by his strength he
had power with God:
12:4 Yea, he had power over the angel, and prevailed: he wept, and made
supplication unto him: he found him in Bethel, and there he spake with
us;
12:5 Even the LORD God of hosts; the LORD is his memorial.
12:6 Therefore turn thou to thy God: keep mercy and judgment and wait on
thy God continually.
12:7 He is a merchant, the balances of deceit are in his hand: he loveth
to oppress.
12:8 And EphraimEphraim was the younger son of Joseph and the grandson of Jacob. Although he was not the firstborn, Jacob bestowed upon him the greater blessing, and his descendants became one of the most influential tribes in Israel. The Tribe of Ephraim later emerged as a leading tribe of the northern kingdom, and the name "Ephraim" is often used in Scripture... More said, Yet I am become rich, I have found me out
substance: in all my labours they shall find none iniquity in me that
were sin.
12:9 And I that am the LORD thy God from the land of EgyptEgypt is the powerful ancient civilization along the Nile that appears throughout Scripture as a place of refuge, oppression, and divine deliverance. It is central to the stories of Joseph, Moses, the Exodus, and later prophecies, symbolizing both worldly strength and the need for God’s redemption (Genesis 37–50; Exodus 1–14). More will yet make
thee to dwell in tabernacles, as in the days of the solemn feast.
12:10 I have also spoken by the prophetsProphets were God’s chosen messengers who spoke His word to Israel, calling the people to repentance, revealing God’s will, and announcing future events. In Scripture, “the Prophets” also refers to the second major division of the Hebrew Bible, which expands and applies the Torah’s covenant truths. More, and I have multiplied visions,
and used similitudes, by the ministry of the prophetsProphets were God’s chosen messengers who spoke His word to Israel, calling the people to repentance, revealing God’s will, and announcing future events. In Scripture, “the Prophets” also refers to the second major division of the Hebrew Bible, which expands and applies the Torah’s covenant truths. More.
12:11 Is there iniquity in Gilead? surely they are vanity: they
sacrifice bullocks in Gilgal; yea, their altars are as heaps in the
furrows of the fields.
12:12 And JacobJacob is the third patriarch of Israel, the son of Isaac and Rebekah, whose life marks the turning point where God’s covenant promises move from a single family toward the beginnings of a nation. His story is one of struggle, transformation, and divine purpose. More fled into the country of Syria, and IsraelIsrael is the covenant people chosen by Yahweh, descended from Jacob, set apart to bear God’s name, receive His promises, and reveal His character to the nations. More served for a
wife, and for a wife he kept sheep.
12:13 And by a prophet the LORD brought IsraelIsrael is the covenant people chosen by Yahweh, descended from Jacob, set apart to bear God’s name, receive His promises, and reveal His character to the nations. More out of EgyptEgypt is the powerful ancient civilization along the Nile that appears throughout Scripture as a place of refuge, oppression, and divine deliverance. It is central to the stories of Joseph, Moses, the Exodus, and later prophecies, symbolizing both worldly strength and the need for God’s redemption (Genesis 37–50; Exodus 1–14). More, and by a
prophet was he preserved.
12:14 EphraimEphraim was the younger son of Joseph and the grandson of Jacob. Although he was not the firstborn, Jacob bestowed upon him the greater blessing, and his descendants became one of the most influential tribes in Israel. The Tribe of Ephraim later emerged as a leading tribe of the northern kingdom, and the name "Ephraim" is often used in Scripture... More provoked him to anger most bitterly: therefore shall he
leave his blood upon him, and his reproach shall his LORD return unto
him.
Chapter 13
13:1 When EphraimEphraim was the younger son of Joseph and the grandson of Jacob. Although he was not the firstborn, Jacob bestowed upon him the greater blessing, and his descendants became one of the most influential tribes in Israel. The Tribe of Ephraim later emerged as a leading tribe of the northern kingdom, and the name "Ephraim" is often used in Scripture... More spake trembling, he exalted himself in IsraelIsrael is the covenant people chosen by Yahweh, descended from Jacob, set apart to bear God’s name, receive His promises, and reveal His character to the nations. More; but
when he offended in BaalBaal is the chief Canaanite storm‑god — a powerful territorial elohim associated with rain, fertility, and kingship. In Scripture, Baal represents idolatry, spiritual rebellion, and the counterfeit authority of fallen divine beings opposed to YHVH. More, he died.
13:2 And now they sin more and more, and have made them molten images of
their silver, and idols according to their own understanding, all of it
the work of the craftsmen: they say of them, Let the men that sacrifice
kiss the calves.
13:3 Therefore they shall be as the morning cloud and as the early dew
that passeth away, as the chaff that is driven with the whirlwind out of
the floor, and as the smoke out of the chimney.
13:4 Yet I am the LORD thy God from the land of EgyptEgypt is the powerful ancient civilization along the Nile that appears throughout Scripture as a place of refuge, oppression, and divine deliverance. It is central to the stories of Joseph, Moses, the Exodus, and later prophecies, symbolizing both worldly strength and the need for God’s redemption (Genesis 37–50; Exodus 1–14). More, and thou shalt
know no god but me: for there is no saviour beside me.
13:5 I did know thee in the wilderness, in the land of great drought.
13:6 According to their pasture, so were they filled; they were filled,
and their heart was exalted; therefore have they forgotten me.
13:7 Therefore I will be unto them as a lion: as a leopard by the way
will I observe them:
13:8 I will meet them as a bear that is bereaved of her whelps, and will
rend the caul of their heart, and there will I devour them like a lion:
the wild beast shall tear them.
13:9 O IsraelIsrael is the covenant people chosen by Yahweh, descended from Jacob, set apart to bear God’s name, receive His promises, and reveal His character to the nations. More, thou hast destroyed thyself; but in me is thine help.
13:10 I will be thy king: where is any other that may save thee in all
thy cities? and thy judges of whom thou saidst, Give me a king and
princes?
13:11 I gave thee a king in mine anger, and took him away in my wrath.
13:12 The iniquity of EphraimEphraim was the younger son of Joseph and the grandson of Jacob. Although he was not the firstborn, Jacob bestowed upon him the greater blessing, and his descendants became one of the most influential tribes in Israel. The Tribe of Ephraim later emerged as a leading tribe of the northern kingdom, and the name "Ephraim" is often used in Scripture... More is bound up; his sin is hid.
13:13 The sorrows of a travailing woman shall come upon him: he is an
unwise son; for he should not stay long in the place of the breaking
forth of children.
13:14 I will ransom them from the power of the grave; I will redeem them
from death: O death, I will be thy plagues; O grave, I will be thy
destruction: repentanceRepentance is the biblical act of turning away from sin and turning toward God. More than sorrow for wrongdoing, true repentance produces a change of heart, mind, and behavior that leads to obedience, spiritual growth, and a closer relationship with the Lord. More shall be hid from mine eyes.
13:15 Though he be fruitful among his brethren, an east wind shall come,
the wind of the LORD shall come up from the wilderness, and his spring
shall become dry, and his fountain shall be dried up: he shall spoil the
treasure of all pleasant vessels.
13:16 Samaria shall become desolate; for she hath rebelled against her
God: they shall fall by the sword: their infants shall be dashed in
pieces, and their women with child shall be ripped up.
Chapter 14
14:1 O israelIsrael is the covenant people chosen by Yahweh, descended from Jacob, set apart to bear God’s name, receive His promises, and reveal His character to the nations. More, return unto the LORD thy God; for thou hast fallen by
thine iniquity.
14:2 Take with you words, and turn to the LORD: say unto him, Take away
all iniquity, and receive us graciously: so will we render the calves of
our lips.
14:3 Asshur shall not save us; we will not ride upon horses: neither
will we say any more to the work of our hands, Ye are our gods: for in
thee the fatherless findeth mercy.
14:4 I will heal their backsliding, I will love them freely: for mine
anger is turned away from him.
14:5 I will be as the dew unto IsraelIsrael is the covenant people chosen by Yahweh, descended from Jacob, set apart to bear God’s name, receive His promises, and reveal His character to the nations. More: he shall grow as the lily, and
cast forth his roots as LebanonLebanon is the mountainous region north of Israel, famous in Scripture for its cedar forests, skilled craftsmen, and symbolic association with strength and beauty. Its cities — especially Tyre and Sidon — appear throughout the Old Testament in trade, prophecy, and international relations (1 Kings 5:6; Ezekiel 27). More.
14:6 His branches shall spread, and his beauty shall be as the olive
tree, and his smell as LebanonLebanon is the mountainous region north of Israel, famous in Scripture for its cedar forests, skilled craftsmen, and symbolic association with strength and beauty. Its cities — especially Tyre and Sidon — appear throughout the Old Testament in trade, prophecy, and international relations (1 Kings 5:6; Ezekiel 27). More.
14:7 They that dwell under his shadow shall return; they shall revive as
the corn, and grow as the vine: the scent thereof shall be as the wine
of LebanonLebanon is the mountainous region north of Israel, famous in Scripture for its cedar forests, skilled craftsmen, and symbolic association with strength and beauty. Its cities — especially Tyre and Sidon — appear throughout the Old Testament in trade, prophecy, and international relations (1 Kings 5:6; Ezekiel 27). More.
14:8 EphraimEphraim was the younger son of Joseph and the grandson of Jacob. Although he was not the firstborn, Jacob bestowed upon him the greater blessing, and his descendants became one of the most influential tribes in Israel. The Tribe of Ephraim later emerged as a leading tribe of the northern kingdom, and the name "Ephraim" is often used in Scripture... More shall say, What have I to do any more with idols? I have
heard him, and observed him: I am like a green fir tree. From me is thy
fruit found.
14:9 Who is wise, and he shall understand these things? prudent, and he
shall know them? for the ways of the LORD are right, and the just shall
walk in them: but the transgressors shall fall therein.
