Hosea 9:15

Authorized King James Version

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 love them no more: all their princes are revolters.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
כָּל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#2
רָעָתָ֤ם
H7451
All their wickedness
bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
#3
בַּגִּלְגָּל֙
H1537
is in Gilgal
gilgal, the name of three places in palestine
#4
כִּֽי
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#5
שָׁ֣ם
H8033
there (transferring to time) then; often thither, or thence
#6
שְׂנֵאתִ֔ים
H8130
for there I hated
to hate (personally)
#7
עַ֚ל
H5921
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#8
רֹ֣עַ
H7455
them for the wickedness
badness (as marring), physically or morally
#9
מַֽעַלְלֵיהֶ֔ם
H4611
of their doings
an act (good or bad)
#10
מִבֵּיתִ֖י
H1004
of mine house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#11
אֲגָרְשֵׁ֑ם
H1644
I will drive them out
to drive out from a possession; especially to expatriate or divorce
#12
לֹ֤א
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#13
אוֹסֵף֙
H3254
them no more
to add or augment (often adverbial, to continue to do a thing)
#14
אַהֲבָתָ֔ם
H160
I will love
love
#15
כָּל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#16
שָׂרֵיהֶ֖ם
H8269
all their princes
a head person (of any rank or class)
#17
סֹרְרִֽים׃
H5637
are revolters
to turn away, i.e., (morally) be refractory

Analysis

Within the broader context of Hosea, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. The theological weight of love connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about love, 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 love in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection