Hosea 10:1 Meaning
Israel is an empty vine, he bringeth forth fruit unto himself: according to the multitude of his fruit he hath increased the altars; according to the goodness of his land they have made goodly images.
Context Explained
1Israel is an empty vine, he bringeth forth fruit unto himself: according to the multitude of his fruit he hath increased the altars; according to the goodness of his land they have made goodly images.
2Their heart is divided; now shall they be found faulty: he shall break down their altars, he shall spoil their images.
3For now they shall say, We have no king, because we feared not the LORD; what then should a king do to us?
Key Themes
Related Cross References
John 15:5
Jesus emphasizes the importance of abiding in Him to bear fruit, contrasting Israel's emptiness.
1 Corinthians 10:14
Paul warns against idolatry, reflecting the themes in Hosea.
Isaiah 44:9
Isaiah discusses the futility of idol-making, paralleling the issues in Hosea.
Source: Hosea 10:1