Hosea 5:5-7
Amplified Bible
5
But the pride and self-reliance of Israel testifies against him.
Therefore Israel, and [especially] [a]Ephraim, stumble and fall in their wickedness and guilt;
[b]Judah also has stumbled with them.
6
They will go with their flocks and with their herds
To seek the Lord [diligently searching for Him], but they will not find Him;
He has withdrawn from them [refusing to hear the prayers of the unrepentant].
7
They have dealt treacherously against the Lord,
For they have borne illegitimate (pagan) children.
Now the [c]New Moon will devour them along with their land [bringing judgment and captivity].
Footnotes
- Hosea 5:5 Ephraim was the most dominant of the ten tribes in the Kingdom of Israel, and this and other economic factors led to Ephraim becoming a synonym for the entire Northern Kingdom.
- Hosea 5:5 The Southern Kingdom or Kingdom of Judah consisted primarily of the tribes of Judah and Benjamin. After the united kingdom divided, Judah continued to be ruled by the kings of the Davidic line. Jerusalem was the capital city of Judah.
- Hosea 5:7 Instead of a celebration, judgment would occur at the time of the New Moon Festival; 2:11.
Hosea 5:5-7
New International Version
5 Israel’s arrogance testifies(A) against them;
the Israelites, even Ephraim, stumble(B) in their sin;
Judah also stumbles with them.(C)
6 When they go with their flocks and herds
to seek the Lord,(D)
they will not find him;
he has withdrawn(E) himself from them.
7 They are unfaithful(F) to the Lord;
they give birth to illegitimate(G) children.
When they celebrate their New Moon feasts,(H)
he will devour[a](I) their fields.
Footnotes
- Hosea 5:7 Or Now their New Moon feasts / will devour them and
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