What does Hosea 5:1 mean?

Hosea 5:1 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Hosea 5:1 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

Hosea 5:1 Meaning

Hear ye this, O priests; and hearken, ye house of Israel; and give ye ear, O house of the king; for judgment is toward you, because ye have been a snare on Mizpah, and a net spread upon Tabor.

Context Explained

1Hear ye this, O priests; and hearken, ye house of Israel; and give ye ear, O house of the king; for judgment is toward you, because ye have been a snare on Mizpah, and a net spread upon Tabor.

2And the revolters are profound to make slaughter, though I have been a rebuker of them all.

3I know Ephraim, and Israel is not hid from me: for now, O Ephraim, thou committest whoredom, and Israel is defiled.

Key Themes

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Source: Hosea 5:1