Hosea 8:11
Because Ephraim has multiplied altars, his beloved altars are become sins to him.
Updated Brenton Septuagint
In The King James Version
Because Ephraim hath made many altars to sin, altars shall be unto him to sin.
In Context
Cross References
Isaiah 10:10As I have taken them, I will also take all the kingdoms: howl, ye idols in Jerusalem, and in Samaria.
Hosea 10:1Israel is a vine with goodly branches, her fruit is abundant: according to the multitude of her fruits she has multiplied her altars; according to the wealth of his land, he has set up pillars.
Hosea 12:11And I will speak to the prophets, and I have multiplied visions, and by the means of the prophets I was represented.
Matthew Henry on Hosea 8:9-14
The Sins of Israel; The Crimes of the People. ( b. c. 745.) 8 Israel is swallowed up: now shall they be among the Gentiles as a vessel wherein is no pleasure. 9 For they are gone up to Assyria, a wild ass alone by himself: Ephraim hath hired lovers. 10 Yea, though they have hired among the nations, now will I gather them, and they shall sorrow a little for the burden of the king of princes. 11 Because Ephraim hath made many altars to sin, altars shall be unto him to sin. 12 I have written to him the great things… Read the whole commentary →