Hosea 1:5

And it shall come to pass at that day, that I will break the bow of Israel in the valley of Jezreel.

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Interpretation

Israel was prosperous, yet then Hosea boldly tells them of their sins, and foretells their destruction. Men are not to be flattered in sinful ways because they prosper in the world; nor will it last long if they go on still in their trespasses.

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This thought runs through Hosea 1:2-5.

Hosea 1:2 Hosea 1:3 Hosea 1:4 Hosea 1:5

Glossary

Bow Tribe: The bow was in use in early times both in war and in the chase ( Gen. 21:20 ; 27:3 ; 48:22 ). The tribe of Benjamin were famous for the use of the bow ( 1 Chr. 8:40 ; 12:2 ; 2 Chr. 14:8 ; 17:17 ); so also were the Elamites.
Valley of Jezreel Place: Biblical valley. Modern identification: Jezreel Valley.