1 Israel was a spreading vine; he brought forth fruit for himself. As his fruit increased, he built more altars; as his land prospered, he adorned his sacred stones. 2 Their heart is deceitful, and now they must bear their guilt. TheLordwill demolish their altars and destroy their sacred stones. 3 Then they will say, […]
Category Archives: Hosea
Hosea 12
# 1 Ephraim feeds on the wind; he pursues the east wind all day and multiplies lies and violence. He makes a treaty with Assyria and sends olive oil to Egypt. 2 TheLordhas a charge to bring against Judah; # he will punish Jacobaccording to his ways and repay him according to his deeds. 3 […]
Hosea 13
The Lord’s Anger Against Israel 1 When Ephraim spoke, people trembled; he was exalted in Israel. But he became guilty of Baal worship and died. 2 Now they sin more and more; they make idols for themselves from their silver, cleverly fashioned images, all of them the work of craftsmen. It is said of these […]
Hosea 14
Repentance to Bring Blessing # 1 Return, Israel, to theLordyour God. Your sins have been your downfall! 2 Take words with you and return to theLord. Say to him: “Forgive all our sins and receive us graciously, # that we may offer the fruit of our lips. 3 Assyria cannot save us; we will not […]