What does Hosea 9:1 mean?

Hosea 9:1 highlights themes such as idolatry, rebellion, warning when read in context.

How should I apply Hosea 9:1 today?

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

Rejoice not, O Israel, for joy, as other people: for thou hast gone a whoring from thy God, thou hast loved a reward upon every cornfloor.

1Rejoice not, O Israel, for joy, as other people: for thou hast gone a whoring from thy God, thou hast loved a reward upon every cornfloor.

2The floor and the winepress shall not feed them, and the new wine shall fail in her.

3They shall not dwell in the LORD'S land; but Ephraim shall return to Egypt, and they shall eat unclean things in Assyria.

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Revelation 18:2
Both texts warn against the consequences of turning away from God.
Ezekiel 16:32
Ezekiel uses similar language to describe Israel's unfaithfulness.
Jeremiah 2:20
Jeremiah similarly addresses Israel's infidelity to God.