Hosea 8:4

Contemporary English Version 1995

You chose kings and leaders without consulting me; you made silver and gold idols that led to your downfall.

Cross References

Hosea 13:2

Now you continue to sin by designing and making idols of silver in the shape of calves. You are told to sacrifice to these idols— yes, even to kiss them.

Hosea 2:8

She didn't know that her grain, wine, and olive oil were gifts from me, as were the gold and silver she used in worshiping Baal.

1 Kings 16:31

He acted just like Jeroboam. Even worse, he married Jezebel the daughter of King Ethbaal of Sidon and started worshiping Baal.

Galatians 4:9

But now you know God, or better still, God knows you. How can you turn back and become the slaves of those weak and pitiful powers?

John 10:14

I am the good shepherd. I know my sheep, and they know me.

1 Kings 12:28

Jeroboam asked for advice and then made two gold statues of calves. He showed them to the people and said, “Listen everyone! You won't have to go to Jerusalem to worship anymore. Here are your gods who rescued you from Egypt.”

Luke 13:27

But he will say, “I really don't know who you are! Get away from me, you evil people!”

Luke 13:25

Once the owner of the house gets up and locks the door, you will be left standing outside. You will knock on the door and say, “Sir, open the door for us!” But the owner will answer, “I don't know a thing about you!”

Matthew 25:12

But the groom replied, “I don't even know you!”

Ezekiel 18:31

Give up your evil ways and start thinking pure thoughts. And be faithful to me! Do you really want to be put to death for your sins?

1 Kings 13:34

This sinful thing led to the downfall of his kingdom.

Jeremiah 16:20

worthless idols made by human hands.”

Daniel 3:1

King Nebuchadnezzar ordered a gold statue to be built 27 meters high and nearly 3 meters wide. He had it set up in Dura Valley near the city of Babylon,

Hosea 8:3

But your enemies will chase you for rejecting our good agreement.

Hosea 13:1

When your leaders spoke, everyone in Israel trembled and showed great respect. But you sinned by worshiping Baal, and you were destroyed.

Hosea 13:11

In my anger, I gave you a king; in my fury, I took him away.