Hosea 6:5 Meaning
Therefore have I hewed them by the prophets; I have slain them by the words of my mouth: and thy judgments are as the light that goeth forth.
Context Explained
3Then shall we know, if we follow on to know the LORD: his going forth is prepared as the morning; and he shall come unto us as the rain, as the latter and former rain unto the earth.
4O Ephraim, what shall I do unto thee? O Judah, what shall I do unto thee? for your goodness is as a morning cloud, and as the early dew it goeth away.
5Therefore have I hewed them by the prophets; I have slain them by the words of my mouth: and thy judgments are as the light that goeth forth.
6For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.
7But they like men have transgressed the covenant: there have they dealt treacherously against me.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Hebrews 4:12
Both verses emphasize the power of God's word to discern and judge.
John 12:48
Jesus speaks of the judgment based on His words, similar to Hosea's message.
Isaiah 55:11
This verse reflects the effectiveness of God's word, akin to Isaiah's declaration.
Source: Hosea 6:5