Prophetic Call to Genuine Repentance 1 Return, O Israel, to the Lord your God,for your sin has been your downfall!2 Return to the Lord and repent!Say to him: “Completely forgive our iniquity;accept …
Hosea 13
Baal Worshippers and Calf Worshippers to be Destroyed 1 When Ephraim spoke, there was terror;he was exalted in Israel,but he became guilty by worshipping Baal and died.2 Even now they persist in …
Hosea 12
1 Ephraim continually feeds on the wind;he chases the east wind all day;he multiplies lies and violence.They make treaties with Assyria,and send olive oil as tribute to Egypt.2 The Lord also has a …
Hosea 11
Reversal of the Exodus: Return to Egypt and Exile in Assyria 1 When Israel was a young man, I loved him like a son,and I summoned my son out of Egypt.2 But the more I summoned them,the farther they …
Hosea 10
Israel is Guilty of Fertility Cult Worship 1 Israel was a fertile vinethat yielded fruit.As his fruit multiplied,he multiplied altars to Baal.As his land prospered,they adorned the fertility …
Hosea 9
Fertility Cult Festivals Have Intoxicated Israel 1 O Israel, do not rejoice jubilantly like the nations,for you are unfaithful to your God.You love to receive a prostitute's wageson all the floors …
Hosea 8
God Will Raise Up the Assyrians to Attack Israel 1 Sound the alarm!An eagle looms over the temple of the Lord!For they have broken their covenant with me,and have rebelled against my law.2 Israel …
Hosea 7
1 whenever I want to heal Israel,the sin of Ephraim is revealed,and the evil deeds of Samaria are exposed.For they do what is wrong;thieves break into houses,and gangs rob people out in the streets.2 …
Hosea 6
Superficial Repentance Breeds False Assurance of God’s Forgiveness 1 “Come on! Let’s return to the Lord!He himself has torn us to pieces,but he will heal us!He has injured us,but he will bandage …
Hosea 5
Announcement of Sin and Judgment 1 Hear this, you priests!Pay attention, you Israelites!Listen closely, O king!For judgment is about to overtake you!For you were like a trap to Mizpah,like a net …
Hosea 4
The Lord’s Covenant Lawsuit against the Nation Israel 1 Hear the word of the Lord, you Israelites!For the Lord has a covenant lawsuit against the people of Israel.For there is neither faithfulness …
Hosea 3
An Illustration of God’s Love for Idolatrous Israel 1 The Lord said to me, “Go, show love to your wife again, even though she loves another man and continually commits adultery. Likewise, the Lord …