World English Bible
Hosea 5:9
“Ephraim will become a desolation in the day of rebuke. Among the tribes of Israel, I have made known that which will surely be.”
Verse in context — Hosea 5
7
They are unfaithful to Yahweh; for they have borne illegitimate children. Now the new moon will devour them with their fields.
8
Blow the cornet in Gibeah, and the trumpet in Ramah! Sound a battle cry at Beth Aven, behind you, Benjamin!
9
Ephraim will become a desolation in the day of rebuke. Among the tribes of Israel, I have made known that which will surely be.
10
The princes of Judah are like those who remove a landmark. I will pour out my wrath on them like water.
11
Ephraim is oppressed, he is crushed in judgment; Because he is intent in his pursuit of idols.
About Hosea
God’s steadfast love for His unfaithful people, symbolized through Hosea’s marriage.
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