Hosea 7:10

Authorized King James Version

And the pride of Israel testifieth to his face: and they do not return to the LORD their God, nor seek him for all this.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְעָנָ֥ה
H6030
testifieth
properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e., pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout,
#2
גְאֽוֹן
H1347
And the pride
the same as h1346
#3
יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל
H3478
of Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
#4
בְּפָנָ֑יו
H6440
to his face
the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi
#5
וְלֹֽא
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#6
שָׁ֙בוּ֙
H7725
and they do not return
to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);
#7
אֶל
H413
near, with or among; often in general, to
#8
יְהוָ֣ה
H3068
to the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#9
אֱלֹֽהֵיהֶ֔ם
H430
their God
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
#10
וְלֹ֥א
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#11
בִקְשֻׁ֖הוּ
H1245
nor seek
to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
#12
בְּכָל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#13
זֹֽאת׃
H2063
this (often used adverb)

Analysis

Within the broader context of Hosea, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. The theological weight of divine sovereignty connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine sovereignty, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of Hosea.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of Hosea Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine sovereignty in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection