13 They offer sacrifices on the (A)tops of the mountains
And [a](B)burn incense on the hills,
(C)Under oak, poplar and terebinth,
Because their shade is pleasant.
Therefore your daughters play the harlot
And your [b]brides commit adultery.
14 I will not punish your daughters when they play the harlot
Or your [c]brides when they commit adultery,
For the men themselves go apart with harlots
And offer sacrifices with (D)temple prostitutes;
So the people without understanding are [d]ruined.

15 Though you, Israel, play the harlot,
Do not let Judah become guilty;
Also do not go to (E)Gilgal,
Or go up to Beth-aven
(F)And take the oath:
“As the Lord lives!”

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Footnotes

  1. Hosea 4:13 Or offer sacrifices
  2. Hosea 4:13 Or daughters-in-law
  3. Hosea 4:14 Or daughters-in-law
  4. Hosea 4:14 Lit thrust down