Hosea 7:13
Woe unto them! for they have fled from me: destruction unto them! because they have transgressed against me: though I have redeemed them, yet they have spoken lies against me.
Original Language Analysis
כִּֽי
H3588
כִּֽי
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
3 of 16
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
נָדְד֣וּ
unto them! for they have fled
H5074
נָדְד֣וּ
unto them! for they have fled
Strong's:
H5074
Word #:
4 of 16
properly, to wave to and fro (rarely to flap up and down); figuratively, to rove, flee, or (causatively) to drive away
מִמֶּ֔נִּי
H4480
מִמֶּ֔נִּי
Strong's:
H4480
Word #:
5 of 16
properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses
כִּֽי
H3588
כִּֽי
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
8 of 16
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
פָ֣שְׁעוּ
unto them! because they have transgressed
H6586
פָ֣שְׁעוּ
unto them! because they have transgressed
Strong's:
H6586
Word #:
9 of 16
to break away (from just authority), i.e., trespass, apostatize, quarrel
אֶפְדֵּ֔ם
against me though I have redeemed
H6299
אֶפְדֵּ֔ם
against me though I have redeemed
Strong's:
H6299
Word #:
12 of 16
to sever, i.e., ransom; generally to release, preserve
דִּבְּר֥וּ
them yet they have spoken
H1696
דִּבְּר֥וּ
them yet they have spoken
Strong's:
H1696
Word #:
14 of 16
perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
Cross References
Hosea 9:12Though they bring up their children, yet will I bereave them, that there shall not be a man left: yea, woe also to them when I depart from them!Hosea 11:12Ephraim compasseth me about with lies, and the house of Israel with deceit: but Judah yet ruleth with God, and is faithful with the saints.
Historical Context
God redeemed Israel from Egypt (Exodus), established covenant, provided for them - yet they claimed Baal redeemed them and gave provision (2:5, 8). This lying about God's character and works constituted ultimate ingratitude. Modern parallel: professing Christians who deny biblical truth about God or claim other sources for what God provides. Speaking lies against God includes false teaching about His character, denying His works, or attributing His gifts to other sources. Such ingratitude despite experienced redemption invites judgment.
Questions for Reflection
- In what ways might I 'speak lies' against God despite experiencing His redemption?
- How does ingratitude after redemption demonstrate the depth of covenant unfaithfulness and invite judgment?
Analysis & Commentary
Woe unto them! for they have fled from me: destruction unto them! because they have transgressed against me: though I have redeemed them, yet they have spoken lies against me.' Double pronouncement: 'woe' and 'destruction' for those who fled from and transgressed against God. The painful irony: 'though I redeemed them' (from Egypt), 'they spoke lies against me' (false teaching about God's character/requirements). Ingratitude after redemption merits severe judgment. This demonstrates covenant unfaithfulness: experiencing redemption, then denying Redeemer. Only those who acknowledge Christ's redemption and remain faithful avoid this woe.