Their heart is false! Now they will pay for their guilt: God will break down their altars and destroy their sacred pillars. Hosea 10:2 NABRE Hosea speaking about Israel indicates as she becomes wealthier, she becomes more corrupt. He opens this chapter by calling Israel a luxuriant vine with abundant…
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They made kings, but not by my authority; they established princes, but without my knowledge. With their silver and gold they made idols for themselves, to their own destruction. Hosea 8:4 NABRE Hosea is denouncing sins which the Hebrew people have acted out. The have appointed kings without God’s approval…
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On that day—oracle of the LORD— You shall call me “My husband,” and you shall never again call me “My baal.” Hosea 2:18 NABRE Hosea is another prophet of God who speaks about the infidelity of Israel to God. Hosea speaks of his own wife and compares her living to…
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As a mother comforts her child, so I will comfort you; in Jerusalem you shall find your comfort. Isaiah 66:13 NABRE The prophet Isaiah is closing out his chapter and speaking about the relationship between Israel and God. An analogy is used…
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I will restore my people Israel, they shall rebuild and inhabit their ruined cities, Plant vineyards and drink the wine, set out gardens and eat the fruits. Amos 9:14 NABRE Amos closes out his book on a positive note, declaring the Lord will take care of all those who follow…
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