Hosea 9

Punishment for Israel's Sin

1 Rejoice not, O Israel, for joy, as other people: for thou hast gone a whoring from thy God, thou hast loved a reward upon every cornfloor. References God: Hosea 4:12. Parallel theme: Hosea 10:5, Jeremiah 44:17

2 The floor and the winepress shall not feed them, and the new wine shall fail in her. Parallel theme: Hosea 2:9

3 They shall not dwell in the LORD'S land; but Ephraim shall return to Egypt, and they shall eat unclean things in Assyria. References Lord: Hosea 8:13, Deuteronomy 28:63, Ezekiel 4:13. References Egypt: Hosea 7:11. Parallel theme: Leviticus 25:23, Deuteronomy 4:26, 1 Kings 9:7, 2 Kings 17:6, Jeremiah 2:7, 16:18 +5

4 They shall not offer wine offerings to the LORD, neither shall they be pleasing unto him: their sacrifices shall be unto them as the bread of mourners; all that eat thereof shall be polluted: for their bread for their soul shall not come into the house of the LORD. References Lord: Deuteronomy 26:14. Sacrifice: Hosea 3:4, Jeremiah 6:20. Sin: Hosea 8:13. Parallel theme: Ezekiel 24:17

5 What will ye do in the solemn day, and in the day of the feast of the LORD? Parallel theme: Hosea 2:11, Isaiah 10:3, Jeremiah 5:31, Joel 1:13

6 For, lo, they are gone because of destruction: Egypt shall gather them up, Memphis shall bury them: the pleasant places for their silver, nettles shall possess them: thorns shall be in their tabernacles. References Egypt: Hosea 7:16, 8:13, 9:3. Parallel theme: Hosea 10:8, Isaiah 5:6, 7:23

7 The days of visitation are come, the days of recompence are come; Israel shall know it: the prophet is a fool, the spiritual man is mad, for the multitude of thine iniquityIniquity: עָוֹן (Avon). The Hebrew avon (עָוֹן) encompasses iniquity, guilt, and its punishment—the twisted nature of sin. 'The LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all' (Isaiah 53:6), Christ bearing our guilt and penalty., and the great hatred. Prophecy: Lamentations 2:14. Spirit: Ezekiel 13:3. Parallel theme: 2 Kings 9:11, Isaiah 10:3, Jeremiah 10:15, Micah 7:4, Mark 3:21 +2

8 The watchman of Ephraim was with my GodGod: אֱלֹהִים (Elohim). The Hebrew Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity.: but the prophet is a snare of a fowler in all his ways, and hatred in the house of his God. Parallel theme: Hosea 5:1, Isaiah 62:6, Ezekiel 3:17, Micah 7:4

9 They have deeply corrupted themselves, as in the days of Gibeah: therefore he will remember their iniquity, he will visit their sins. Sin: Hosea 8:13, 10:9. Parallel theme: Isaiah 31:6

10 I found Israel like grapes in the wilderness; I saw your fathers as the firstripe in the fig tree at her first time: but they went to Baal-peor, and separated themselves unto that shame; and their abominations were according as they loved. Parallel theme: Hosea 2:15, 4:14, Jeremiah 11:13, Ezekiel 20:8, Micah 7:1

11 As for Ephraim, their gloryGlory: כָּבוֹד (Kavod). The Hebrew kavod (כָּבוֹד) literally means 'weight' or 'heaviness,' metaphorically denoting glory, honor, or majesty. God's glory (Shekinah) filled the tabernacle (Exodus 40:34) and temple (1 Kings 8:11). shall fly away like a bird, from the birth, and from the womb, and from the conception. Glory: Hosea 4:7, 10:5. Parallel theme: Hosea 9:14, Deuteronomy 28:18

12 Though 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! Parallel theme: Hosea 7:13, 9:16, Deuteronomy 31:17, 32:25

13 Ephraim, as I saw Tyrus, is planted in a pleasant place: but Ephraim shall bring forth his children to the murderer. Parallel theme: Ezekiel 27:3

14 Give them, O LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty.: what wilt thou give? give them a miscarrying womb and dry breasts. Parallel theme: Luke 23:29

15 All their wickedness is in Gilgal: for there I hated them: for the wickedness of their doings I will drive them out of mine house, I will loveLove: אַהֲבָה / חֶסֶד (Ahavah / Chesed). Hebrew uses ahavah (אַהֲבָה) for love generally, but the covenant term chesed (חֶסֶד) describes God's steadfast, loyal love—faithful covenant commitment beyond mere emotion. them no more: all their princes are revolters. Love: Isaiah 1:23. Parallel theme: Hosea 4:15, 12:11, 1 Samuel 7:16, Amos 5:5, Micah 6:5, Zephaniah 3:3 +2

16 Ephraim is smitten, their root is dried up, they shall bear no fruit: yea, though they bring forth, yet will I slay even the beloved fruit of their womb. Parallel theme: Isaiah 5:24, Ezekiel 24:21

17 My GodGod: אֱלֹהִים (Elohim). The Hebrew Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity. will cast them away, because they did not hearken unto him: and they shall be wanderers among the nations. References God: Micah 7:7. Parallel theme: Hosea 4:10, 7:13, Isaiah 48:18, Amos 9:9, Zechariah 1:4, Acts 3:23 +2