Hosea 4:7
The more there were of them, the more they sinned against me, so I will change their glory into shame.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
As they were increased, so they sinned against me: therefore will I change their glory into shame.
In Context
8They feed on the sin of my people, greedy for their iniquity.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 32:15But Israel, you grew fat and rebelled—fat, overweight, and bloated with food. You abandoned the God who made you and despised the Rock of your salvation.
Ezra 9:7From the time of our forefathers to now, we have been deeply guilty. Because of our sins, we, our kings, and our priests have been handed over to the kings of the earth, killed and taken prisoner, robbed and humiliated, just like we are today.
Hosea 4:10They will eat, but they will not be satisfied; they will engage in prostitution, but they will not prosper because they have given up on the Lord to go and prostitute themselves to other gods.
Hosea 6:9Priests are like a gang of bandits, lying in wait to ambush travelers on the road. They commit murder in Shechem, carrying out wicked crimes.
Hosea 13:6and they were satisfied. But when they were satisfied they became arrogant, and they forgot me.
Habakkuk 2:16In turn you will be filled with shame instead of glory. Drink and expose your nakedness! The cup the Lord holds in his right hand will be passed round to you and your glory will turn to shame.
Matthew Henry on Hosea 4:7-12
Grounds of God's Controversy with Israel; The Sins of the Priests and People. ( b. c. 758.) 6 My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also forget thy children. 7 As they were increased, so they sinned against me: therefore will I change their glory into shame. 8 They eat up the sin of my people, and they set their heart on their iniquity. 9 And there shall… Read the whole commentary →