Hosea 10:2 kjva — Their heart is divided; now shall they be found faulty: he shall break down their altars, he shall spoil their images.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Their heart is divided; now shall they be found faulty: he shall break down their altars, he shall spoil their images."

— Hosea 10:2, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Hosea 10 — Context

1

Israel is an empty vine, he bringeth forth fruit unto himself: according to the multitude of his fruit he hath increased the altars; according to the goodness of his land they have made goodly images.

2

Their heart is divided; now shall they be found faulty: he shall break down their altars, he shall spoil their images.

3

For now they shall say, We have no king, because we feared not the Lord; what then should a king do to us?

4

They have spoken words, swearing falsely in making a covenant: thus judgment springeth up as hemlock in the furrows of the field.

5

The inhabitants of Samaria shall fear because of the calves of Beth–aven: for the people thereof shall mourn over it, and the priests thereof that rejoiced on it, for the glory thereof, because it is departed from it.

Hosea 10:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hosea 10:2 say?
Hosea 10:2 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Their heart is divided; now shall they be found faulty: he shall break down their altars, he shall spoil their images.”
Where is Hosea 10:2 in the Bible?
Hosea 10:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Hosea, chapter 10, verse 2.
Who wrote Hosea?
Hosea is traditionally attributed to Hosea son of Beeri. It was written c. 755–710 BC.
What is the book of Hosea about?
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.
What are the major themes of Hosea?
Hosea explores themes including Steadfast Love, Idolatry as Adultery, Pursuit, Repentance, Restoration. These themes shape the meaning and context of Hosea 10:2.
What translation should I read Hosea 10:2 in?
Hosea 10:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Hosea 10:2?
Hosea 10:2 reads (KJVA): “Their heart is divided; now shall they be found faulty: he shall break down their altars, he shall spoil their images.” 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.
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