Hosea 10:3 nasb — Surely now they will say, "We have no king, For we do not revere the LORD. As for the king, what can he do for us?"

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"Surely now they will say, "We have no king, For we do not revere the LORD. As for the king, what can he do for us?""

— Hosea 10:3, NASB

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Hosea 10 — Context

1

Israel is a luxuriant vine; He produces fruit for himself. The more his fruit, The more altars he made; The richer his land, The better he made the sacred pillars.

2

Their heart is faithless; Now they must bear their guilt. The LORD will break down their altars And destroy their sacred pillars.

3

Surely now they will say, "We have no king, For we do not revere the LORD. As for the king, what can he do for us?"

4

They speak mere words, With worthless oaths they make covenants; And judgment sprouts like poisonous weeds in the furrows of the field.

5

The inhabitants of Samaria will fear For the calf of Beth-aven. Indeed, its people will mourn for it, And its idolatrous priests will cry out over it, Over its glory, since it has departed from it.

6

The thing itself will be carried to Assyria As tribute to King Jareb; Ephraim will be seized with shame And Israel will be ashamed of its own counsel.

Hosea 10:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hosea 10:3 say?
Hosea 10:3 in the NASB reads: “Surely now they will say, "We have no king, For we do not revere the LORD. As for the king, what can he do for us?"”
Where is Hosea 10:3 in the Bible?
Hosea 10:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Hosea, chapter 10, verse 3.
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 10:3.
What translation should I read Hosea 10:3 in?
Hosea 10:3 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 10:3?
Hosea 10:3 reads (NASB): “Surely now they will say, "We have no king, For we do not revere the LORD. As for the king, what can he do for us?"” 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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