Hosea 10:5

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The inhabitants of Samaria shall fear because of the calves of Bethaven: for the people thereof shall mourn over it, and the priests thereof that rejoiced on it, for the glory thereof, because it is departed from it.

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Interpretation

A vine is only valuable for its fruit; but Israel now brought no fruit to perfection. Their hearts were divided.

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This thought runs through Hosea 10:4-5.

Hosea 10:4 Hosea 10:5

Glossary

Beth-aven Place: House of nothingness; i. e., “of idols”, a place in the mountains of Benjamin, east of Bethel ( Josh. 7:2 ; 18:12 ; 1 Sam. 13:5 ). In Hos. 4:15 ; 5:8 ; 10:5 it stands for “Bethel”. Modern identification: Beitin.
Samaria Place: Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Samaria.