Hosea 6:8 · KJV
"Gilead is a city of them that work iniquity, and is polluted with blood."
King James Version
What does Hosea 6:8 mean? →Passage Context
6For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.
7But they like men have transgressed the covenant: there have they dealt treacherously against me.
8Gilead is a city of them that work iniquity, and is polluted with blood.
9And as troops of robbers wait for a man, so the company of priests murder in the way by consent: for they commit lewdness.
10I have seen an horrible thing in the house of Israel: there is the whoredom of Ephraim, Israel is defiled.
Reflection Questions
1
How does the concept of a polluted city resonate with your community?
2
What does it mean for you to recognize iniquity in your surroundings?
3
When have you felt the impact of societal corruption in your life?
Life Application
community
Engage in local outreach to address injustices in your area.
self-reflection
Examine your own actions and their impact on those around you.
Places in This Verse
Gilead
Gilead was a region known for its balm and significant in biblical history. It represents both healing and the corruption that had taken root there.
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