Hosea 8:13 Meaning
They sacrifice flesh for the sacrifices of mine offerings, and eat it; but the LORD accepteth them not; now will he remember their iniquity, and visit their sins: they shall return to Egypt.
Context Explained
11Because Ephraim hath made many altars to sin, altars shall be unto him to sin.
12I have written to him the great things of my law, but they were counted as a strange thing.
13They sacrifice flesh for the sacrifices of mine offerings, and eat it; but the LORD accepteth them not; now will he remember their iniquity, and visit their sins: they shall return to Egypt.
14For Israel hath forgotten his Maker, and buildeth temples; and Judah hath multiplied fenced cities: but I will send a fire upon his cities, and it shall devour the palaces thereof.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
1 Samuel 15:22
Both verses emphasize that obedience is more important than sacrifice.
Matthew 9:13
Jesus quotes the need for mercy over sacrifice, resonating with Hosea's message.
Micah 6:6-8
Micah discusses the nature of true worship, similar to Hosea's concerns.
Source: Hosea 8:13