Hosea 8:1 Meaning
Set the trumpet to thy mouth. He shall come as an eagle against the house of the LORD, because they have transgressed my covenant, and trespassed against my law.
Context Explained
1Set the trumpet to thy mouth. He shall come as an eagle against the house of the LORD, because they have transgressed my covenant, and trespassed against my law.
2Israel shall cry unto me, My God, we know thee.
3Israel hath cast off the thing that is good: the enemy shall pursue him.
Key Themes
judgmentcovenantwarning
Related Cross References
Matthew 24:28
The imagery of an eagle is echoed in Jesus' teachings about judgment.
Jeremiah 4:19
Both verses use the metaphor of an eagle to signify impending judgment.
Amos 3:6
Both texts emphasize the certainty of judgment for transgressions.
Source: Hosea 8:1