Hosea 13:2

New Century Version

But they still keep on sinning more and more. They make idols of their silver, idols that are cleverly made, the work of a craftsman. Yet the people of Israel say to each other, “Kiss those calf idols and sacrifice to them.”

Cross References

Hosea 2:8

But she does not know that I was the one who gave her grain, new wine, and oil. I gave her much silver and gold, but she used it for Baal.

Isaiah 46:6

Some people are rich with gold and weigh their silver on the scales. They hire a goldsmith, and he makes it into a god. Then they bow down and worship it.

1 Kings 19:18

I have seven thousand people left in Israel who have never bowed down before Baal and whose mouths have never kissed his idol.”

Jeremiah 10:4

They decorate their idols with silver and gold. With hammers and nails they fasten them down so they won’t fall over.

Romans 11:4

But what answer did God give Elijah? He said, “But I have left seven thousand people in Israel who have never bowed down before Baal.”

2 Timothy 3:13

But people who are evil and cheat others will go from bad to worse. They will fool others, but they will also be fooling themselves.

Romans 2:5

But you are stubborn and refuse to change, so you are making your own punishment even greater on the day he shows his anger. On that day everyone will see God’s right judgments.

Hosea 11:6

War will sweep through their cities and will destroy them and kill them because of their wicked plans.

Hosea 10:1

Israel is like a large vine that produced plenty of fruit. As the people became richer, they built more altars for idols. As their land became better, they put up better stone pillars to honor gods.

Hosea 8:6

The idol is something a craftsman made; it is not God. Israel’s calf-shaped idol will surely be smashed to pieces.

Hosea 8:4

They chose their own kings without asking my permission. They chose their own leaders, people I did not know. They made their silver and gold into idols, and for all this they will be destroyed.

Isaiah 46:8

“Remember this, and do not forget it! Think about these things, you who turn against God.

Isaiah 45:20

“You people who have escaped from other nations, gather together and come before me; come near together. People who carry idols of wood don’t know what they are doing. They pray to a god who cannot save them.

Isaiah 30:1

The Lord said, “How terrible it will be for these stubborn children. They make plans, but they don’t ask me to help them. They make agreements with other nations, without asking my Spirit. They are adding more and more sins to themselves.

Isaiah 1:5

Why should you continue to be punished? Why do you continue to turn against him? Your whole head is hurt, and your whole heart is sick.

Psalm 2:12

Show that you are loyal to his son, or you will be destroyed by his anger, because he can quickly become angry. But happy are those who trust him for protection.

2 Chronicles 33:23

Amon did not humble himself before the Lord as his father Manasseh had done. Instead, Amon sinned even more.

2 Chronicles 28:13

They warned the soldiers, “Don’t bring the prisoners from Judah here. If you do, we will be guilty of sin against the Lord, and that will make our sin and guilt even worse. Our guilt is already so great that he is angry with Israel.”

1 Samuel 10:1

Samuel took a jar of olive oil and poured it on Saul’s head. He kissed Saul and said, “The Lord has appointed you to lead his people.

Numbers 32:14

and now you are acting just like your ancestors! You sinful people are making the Lord even more angry with Israel.

Jeremiah 10:8

Those wise people are stupid and foolish. Their teachings come from worthless wooden idols.

Hosea 4:17

The Israelites have chosen to worship idols, so leave them alone.

Hosea 8:5

I hate the calf-shaped idol of Israel! I am very angry with the people. How long will they remain unclean?

Hosea 10:5

The people from Israel are worried about the calf-shaped idol at Beth Aven. The people will cry about it, and the priests will cry about it. They used to shout for joy about its glory,

Hosea 14:3

Assyria cannot save us, nor will we trust in our horses. We will not say again, ‘Our gods,’ to the things our hands have made. You show mercy to orphans.”

Isaiah 44:11

The workmen who made them will be ashamed, because they are only human. If they all would come together, they would all be ashamed and afraid.

Jeremiah 8:5

Why, then, have the people of Jerusalem gone the wrong way and not turned back? They believe their own lies and refuse to turn around and come back.

Hosea 11:2

But when I called the people of Israel, they went away from me. They offered sacrifices to the Baals and burned incense to the idols.