Hosea 7:1 Meaning
When I would have healed Israel, then the iniquity of Ephraim was discovered, and the wickedness of Samaria: for they commit falsehood; and the thief cometh in, and the troop of robbers spoileth without.
Context Explained
1When I would have healed Israel, then the iniquity of Ephraim was discovered, and the wickedness of Samaria: for they commit falsehood; and the thief cometh in, and the troop of robbers spoileth without.
2And they consider not in their hearts that I remember all their wickedness: now their own doings have beset them about; they are before my face.
3They make the king glad with their wickedness, and the princes with their lies.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Matthew 9:12
Jesus states that He came to call sinners, reflecting God's desire to heal Israel.
James 5:16
James speaks of confession and healing, paralleling God's desire for Israel's restoration.
Isaiah 53:5
Isaiah prophesies healing through the Messiah, connecting to God's desire in Hosea.
Source: Hosea 7:1