Hosea 9:3

Hosea 9:4 →

They 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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Interpretation

Israel gave rewards to their idols, in the offerings presented to them. It is common for those who are niggardly in religion, to be prodigal upon their lusts.

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This thought runs through Hosea 9:3-4.

Hosea 9:3 Hosea 9:4

Glossary

Assyria Place: Biblical region. Modern identification: Nineveh.
Egypt Place: The land of the Nile and the pyramids, the oldest kingdom of which we have any record, holds a place of great significance in Scripture. Modern identification: Ain Shams.