ESV Reformation Study Bible – Hos 6:10
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Hos 6:10

6:10 horrible thing. The phrase suggests a religious sin, or the involvement of priests or prophets in gross wrongdoing (Jer. 5:30, 31; 18:13–15; 23:14).

whoredom. A common figure here for religious infidelity (7:4 and note).