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Hosea 10:2 Meaning

Their heart is divided; now shall they be found faulty: he shall break down their altars, he shall spoil their 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?

4They have spoken words, swearing falsely in making a covenant: thus judgment springeth up as hemlock in the furrows of the field.

Key Themes

idolatrydivisioncorruption

Related Cross References

  • James 1:8

    James warns against a divided heart, similar to the divided heart in Hosea.

  • Matthew 6:24

    Jesus teaches that one cannot serve two masters, reflecting the theme of divided loyalty.

  • Ezekiel 14:3

    Ezekiel addresses the issue of idolatry and divided hearts among the people.

Source: Hosea 10:2