Hosea 5:12 · KJV
"Therefore will I be unto Ephraim as a moth, and to the house of Judah as rottenness."
King James Version
What does Hosea 5:12 mean? →Passage Context
10The princes of Judah were like them that remove the bound: therefore I will pour out my wrath upon them like water.
11Ephraim is oppressed and broken in judgment, because he willingly walked after the commandment.
12Therefore will I be unto Ephraim as a moth, and to the house of Judah as rottenness.
13When Ephraim saw his sickness, and Judah saw his wound, then went Ephraim to the Assyrian, and sent to king Jareb: yet could he not heal you, nor cure you of your wound.
14For I will be unto Ephraim as a lion, and as a young lion to the house of Judah: I, even I, will tear and go away; I will take away, and none shall rescue him.
Reflection Questions
1
What does it mean for me to experience God's discipline?
2
How do I respond to feelings of decay or decline in my life?
3
When have I seen the consequences of unfaithfulness in my own experiences?
Life Application
faith
Understand that God's discipline is a sign of His love. Embrace it as a means to grow closer to Him.
personal growth
Identify areas in your life that may be experiencing decay, and take proactive steps to restore them through prayer and action.
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