What does Hosea 5:9 mean?

Hosea 5:9 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Hosea 5:9 today?

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

Ephraim shall be desolate in the day of rebuke: among the tribes of Israel have I made known that which shall surely be.

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.

9Ephraim shall be desolate in the day of rebuke: among the tribes of Israel have I made known that which shall surely be.

10The princes of Judah were like them that remove the bound: therefore I will pour out my wrath upon them like water.

11Ephraim is oppressed and broken in judgment, because he willingly walked after the commandment.

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