World English Bible
Hosea 5:6
“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 He has withdrawn himself from them.”
Verse in context — 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.
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 He has withdrawn himself from them.
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!
About Hosea
God’s steadfast love for His unfaithful people, symbolized through Hosea’s marriage.
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