What does Hosea 5:6 mean?

Hosea 5:6 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Hosea 5:6 today?

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They shall go with their flocks and with their herds to seek the LORD; but they shall not find him; he hath withdrawn himself from them.

4They will not frame their doings to turn unto their God: for the spirit of whoredoms is in the midst of them, and they have not known the LORD.

5And the pride of Israel doth testify to his face: therefore shall Israel and Ephraim fall in their iniquity; Judah also shall fall with them.

6They shall go with their flocks and with their herds to seek the LORD; but they shall not find him; he hath withdrawn himself from them.

7They have dealt treacherously against the LORD: for they have begotten strange children: now shall a month devour them with their portions.

8Blow ye the cornet in Gibeah, and the trumpet in Ramah: cry aloud at Beth-aven, after thee, O Benjamin.

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