Hosea 7:14
And their hearts did not cry to me, but they howled on their beds: they pined for oil and wine.
Updated Brenton Septuagint
In The King James Version
In Context
15They were instructed by me, and I strengthened their arms; and they devised evils against me.
Cross References
Exodus 32:6And having risen early on the morrow, he offered whole burnt offerings, and offered a peace offering; and the people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play.
Job 35:9They that are oppressed of a multitude will be ready to cry out; 1 They will call for help because of the arm of many. 1
Isaiah 29:13And the Lord has said, This people draw nigh to me with their mouth, and they honor me with their lips, but their heart is far from me: but in vain do they worship me, teaching the commandments and doctrines of men.
Isaiah 65:14behold, my servants shall exult with joy, but ye shall cry for the sorrow of your heart, and shall howl for the vexation of your spirit.
Jeremiah 12:2Thou hast planted them, and they have taken root; they have begotten children, and become fruitful; thou art near to their mouth, and far from their reins.
Hosea 13:9O Israel, who will aid thee in thy destruction?
Matthew Henry on Hosea 7:9-16
The Crimes of the People; Infatuation of Ephraim; Ephraim's Obstinate Rebellion; Ephraim's Hypocrisy. ( b. c. 750.) 8 Ephraim, he hath mixed himself among the people; Ephraim is a cake not turned. 9 Strangers have devoured his strength, and he knoweth it not: yea, gray hairs are here and there upon him, yet he knoweth not. 10 And the pride of Israel testifieth to his face: and they do not return to the Lord their God, nor seek him for all this. 11 Ephraim also is like a silly dove without heart: they call to… Read the whole commentary →