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Mar 28, 2023 · As a result of God “rejecting” and “forgetting” Israel, they would be destroyed. Hosea’s message is in line with Moses’ warning to the nation that God would remove His blessing from a disobedient people (Deuteronomy 28). Hosea 4:1-2 emphasize that Israel’s lack of knowledge was not mere ignorance, but active sin against God ...
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- What is The Meaning of Jezreel
Jezreel is also the name of a son of the prophet Hosea, so...
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- What Does It Mean That "My People Perish For Lack of Knowledge"?
- What Else Is Happening in Hosea 4?
- Why Was There A Lack of Knowledge?
- What Does This Verse Mean For Us Today?
Hosea contains important truths for God’s people, not only about His compassion but also about the many ways we humans go astray and hurt Him. We know from Scripture how many times God extended love to the Israelites, giving them second and third chances even when they turned from Him and even sought out other, false gods. They rejected Him, ignore...
Scholars believe Hosea was written after the fall of Samaria, the northern capital. At that time, Jeroboam II was the king, and his son Zechariah was killed, ending the longstanding Jehu dynasty and much stability in Israel. Israel experienced recurring conflict with Syria, their neighbor to the north. During this time, there was fear of war and ag...
The people lack knowledge for two reasons: one, the priests aren’t guiding them well and teaching them in corrupt ways that disregard God’s true meaning (Hosea 4:7-8). And two, the people and priests choose to ignore or outright reject God’s commands. They consult idols and are unfaithful to the Lord (Hosea 4:12).
While it’s been thousands of years since this book was written, Hosea’s warning still applies to us today. Instead of reading and adhering to God’s word, the Bible, we listen to other teachers—some of whom might be false. We don’t read His word for ourselves but instead rely on pastors and others to tell us what is the truth. Or perhaps worse, we h...
Amplified Bible My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge [of My law, where I reveal My will]. Because you [the priestly nation] have rejected knowledge, I will also reject you from being My priest. Since you have forgotten the law of your God, I will also forget your children. Christian Standard Bible My people are destroyed for lack of ...
Hosea 4:6 ESV / 40 helpful votesHelpfulNot Helpful. My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge; because you have rejected knowledge, I reject you from being a priest to me. And since you have forgotten the law of your God, I also will forget your children.
Hosea 4:6 ESV / 38 helpful votesHelpfulNot Helpful. My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge; because you have rejected knowledge, I reject you from being a priest to me. And since you have forgotten the law of your God, I also will forget your children.
Oct 12, 2024 · Isaiah 5:13. “Therefore my people go into exile for lack of knowledge; their honored men go hungry, and their multitude is parched with thirst.”. This verse reveals the consequences of lacking knowledge, leading to exile, hunger, and thirst. Ignorance brings about physical and spiritual deprivation.
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Feb 24, 2021 · Here the Lord states, “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I also will reject you from being priest for Me; Because you have forgotten the law of your God, I also will forget your children.”. Hosea 4:6. So the lack of knowledge that is causing the people to be destroyed, was not some secret ...
