Hosea 10:1 bbe — Israel is a branching vine, full of fruit; as his fruit is increased, so the number of his altars is increased; as the…

Hosea 10:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Israel is a branching vine, full of fruit; as his fruit is increased, so the number of his altars is increased; as the land is fair, so they have made fair pillars.”

Hosea 10:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Hosea, chapter 10, verse 1.

Hosea is traditionally attributed to Hosea son of Beeri. It was written c. 755–710 BC.

Hosea is commanded to marry an unfaithful woman as a living picture of God's steadfast love for an unfaithful Israel. Through heartbreak and pursuit, he proclaims that the LORD will not give up on his people even when they have given up on him.

Hosea explores themes including Steadfast Love, Idolatry as Adultery, Pursuit, Repentance, Restoration. These themes shape the meaning and context of Hosea 10:1.

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Hosea 10:1 reads (BBE): “Israel is a branching vine, full of fruit; as his fruit is increased, so the number of his altars is increased; as the land is fair, so they have made fair pillars.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.