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Hosea 8:3-5
Expanded Bible
Hosea 8:3-5
Expanded Bible
3 But Israel has rejected what is good,
so the enemy will ·chase [pursue] them.
4 They ·chose their own [appointed; enthroned] kings
·without asking my permission [L but not from me].
They chose their own ·leaders [princes],
people I did not ·know [acknowledge; approve].
They made their silver and gold into idols,
and for all this they will be destroyed.
5 I ·hate [have rejected] ·the calf-shaped idol of Israel [L your calf, Samaria; Ex. 32; 1 Kin. 12:26–30]!
·I am very angry with the people [L My anger burns against them].
How long will they remain ·unclean [impure; guilty]?
Hosea 8:3-5
New International Version
Hosea 8:3-5
New International Version
3 But Israel has rejected what is good;
an enemy will pursue him.(A)
4 They set up kings without my consent;
they choose princes without my approval.(B)
With their silver and gold
they make idols(C) for themselves
to their own destruction.
5 Samaria, throw out your calf-idol!(D)
My anger burns against them.
How long will they be incapable of purity?(E)
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