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Hosea 13:8 Β· KJV

"I will meet them as a bear that is bereaved of her whelps, and will rend the caul of their heart, and there will I devour them like a lion: the wild beast shall tear them."

King James Version

What does Hosea 13:8 mean? β†’

Passage Context

6According to their pasture, so were they filled; they were filled, and their heart was exalted; therefore have they forgotten me.
7Therefore I will be unto them as a lion: as a leopard by the way will I observe them:
8I will meet them as a bear that is bereaved of her whelps, and will rend the caul of their heart, and there will I devour them like a lion: the wild beast shall tear them.
9O Israel, thou hast destroyed thyself; but in me is thine help.
10I will be thy king: where is any other that may save thee in all thy cities? and thy judges of whom thou saidst, Give me a king and princes?

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you respond to feelings of abandonment?

2

What does it mean for you to face consequences?

3

When have you felt the weight of your choices?

Life Application

faith

Consider how your actions align with your beliefs. Reflect on areas where you may be straying.

relationships

Evaluate your relationships and how they may be affected by your choices.

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