Quotes about Israel
I know all about Ephraim, and Israel is not hidden from Me. For now, O Ephraim, you have turned to prostitution; Israel is defiled.
— Hosea 5:3
Israel’s arrogance testifies against them; Israel and Ephraim stumble in their iniquity; even Judah stumbles with them.
— Hosea 5:5
Ephraim will be laid waste on the day of rebuke. Among the tribes of Israel I proclaim what is certain.
— Hosea 5:9
In the house of Israel I have seen a horrible thing: Ephraim practices prostitution there, and Israel is defiled.
— Hosea 6:10
When I heal Israel, the iniquity of Ephraim will be exposed, as well as the crimes of Samaria. For they practice deceit and thieves break in; bandits raid in the streets.
— Hosea 7:1
Israel’s arrogance testifies against them, yet they do not return to the LORD their God; despite all this, they do not seek Him.
— Hosea 7:10
Israel cries out to Me, “O our God, we know You!”
— Hosea 8:2
But Israel has rejected good; an enemy will pursue him.
— Hosea 8:3
For this thing is from Israel—a craftsman made it, and it is not God. It will be broken to pieces, that calf of Samaria.
— Hosea 8:6
Israel is swallowed up! Now they are among the nations like a worthless vessel.
— Hosea 8:8
Israel has forgotten his Maker and built palaces; Judah has multiplied its fortified cities. But I will send fire upon their cities, and it will consume their citadels.
— Hosea 8:14
Do not rejoice, O Israel, with exultation like the nations, for you have played the harlot against your God; you have made love for hire on every threshing floor.
— Hosea 9:1