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Hosea 5:3

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Israel, I know-all about you, and because of your unfaithfulness, I find you unacceptable.

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But the LORD will make more trouble for your people and your kingdom than any of you have known since Israel broke away from Judah. He will even bring the king of Assyria to attack you.

The LORD said, “Hosea, Israel has betrayed me like an unfaithful wife. Marry such a woman and have children by her.”

All day long Israel chases wind from the desert; deceit and violence are found everywhere. Treaties are made with Assyria; olive oil is taken to Egypt.

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

I took care of you in a thirsty desert.

Israel was brutally crushed. They got what they deserved for worshipping useless idols.

When Israel and Judah saw their sickness and wounds, Israel asked help from Assyria and its mighty king. But the king cannot cure them or heal their wounds.

I, the LORD, will punish and wipe out Israel. This is my solemn promise to every tribe of Israel.

I have seen a terrible thing in Israel— you are unfaithful and unfit to worship me.

People of Israel and Judah, what can I do with you? Your love for me disappears more quickly than mist or dew at sunrise.

Israel, you have built many altars where you offer sacrifices for sin. But these altars have become places for sin.

Of all nations on earth, you are the only one I have chosen. That's why I will punish you because of your sins.

I am the LORD, and I know your terrible sins. You cheat honest people and take bribes; you rob the poor of justice.

The armies of Ephraim and Manasseh are majestic and fierce like a bull or a wild ox. They will run their spears through faraway nations.

Nothing is hidden from God! He sees through everything, and we will have to tell him the truth.

I know everything you have done, and you are not cold or hot. I wish you were either one or the other.




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