God’s Love for His Rebellious People 1 The Lord says, “When Israel was a child, I loved him and called him out of Egypt as my son. 2 But the more Icalled to him, the more he turned away from me. My people sacrificed to Baal; they burned incense to idols. 3 Yet I was […]
Category Archives: Hosea
Hosea 12
1 Everything that the people of Israel do from morning to night is useless and destructive. Treachery and acts of violence increase among them. They make treaties with Assyria and do business with Egypt.” 2 The Lord has an accusation to bring against the people of Judah; he is also going to punish Israel for […]
Hosea 13
Final Judgment on Israel 1 In the past, when the tribe of Ephraim spoke, the other tribes of Israel were afraid; they looked up to Ephraim. But the people sinned by worshiping Baal, and for this they will die. 2 They still keep on sinning by making metal images to worship—idols of silver, designed by […]
Hosea 14
Hosea’s Plea to Israel 1 Return to the Lord your God, people of Israel. Your sin has made you stumble and fall. 2 Return to the Lord, and let this prayer be your offering to him: “Forgive all our sins and accept our prayer, and we will praise you as we have promised. 3 Assyria […]