World English Bible
Hosea 5:4
“Their deeds won't allow them to turn to their God; for the spirit of prostitution is within them, and they don't know Yahweh.”
Verse in context — Hosea 5
2
The rebels are deep in slaughter; but I discipline all of them.
3
I know Ephraim, and Israel is not hidden from me; for now, Ephraim, you have played the prostitute. Israel is defiled.
4
Their deeds won't allow them to turn to their God; for the spirit of prostitution is within them, and they don't know Yahweh.
5
The pride of Israel testifies to his face. Therefore Israel and Ephraim will stumble in their iniquity. Judah also will stumble with them.
6
They will go with their flocks and with their herds to seek Yahweh; but they won't find him. He has withdrawn himself from them.
About Hosea
God’s steadfast love for His unfaithful people, symbolized through Hosea’s marriage.
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