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Hosea 8:3-5
New Catholic Bible
Hosea 8:3-5
New Catholic Bible
3 However, Israel has rejected what is good;
the enemy will pursue them.
4 [a]They anointed kings, but not by my authority;
they appointed princes, but without my knowledge.
With their silver and gold they made idols for themselves,
idols for their own destruction.
5 I reject your calf-idol, O Samaria!
My anger burns against them.
How long will it be
before they regain their innocence?
Footnotes
- Hosea 8:4 Idols . . . calf-idol: another reference to the condemnation of idolatrous cults. The prophet is here concerned to rebuke political schism as well as religious.
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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