Hosea 4:18 bbe — Their drink has become bitter; they are completely false; her rulers take pleasure in shame.

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"Their drink has become bitter; they are completely false; her rulers take pleasure in shame."

— Hosea 4:18, Bible in Basic English

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“Their drink has become sour. They play the prostitute continually. Her rulers dearly love their shameful way.”
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“The Shameful Sinners Will Be Brought to Shame They consume their alcohol, then engage in cult prostitution; they dearly love their shameful behavior.”
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Hosea 4 — Context

Do not you, O Israel, come into error; do not you, O Judah, come to Gilgal, or go up to Beth-aven, or take an oath, By the living Lord.

For Israel is uncontrolled, like a cow which may not be controlled; now will the Lord give them food like a lamb in a wide place.

Ephraim is joined to false gods; let him be.

Their drink has become bitter; they are completely false; her rulers take pleasure in shame.

They are folded in the skirts of the wind; they will be shamed because of their offerings.

Hosea 4:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hosea 4:18 say?

Hosea 4:18 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Their drink has become bitter; they are completely false; her rulers take pleasure in shame.”

Where is Hosea 4:18 in the Bible?

Hosea 4:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Hosea, chapter 4, verse 18.

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 4:18.

What translation should I read Hosea 4:18 in?

Hosea 4:18 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 4:18?

Hosea 4:18 reads (BBE): “Their drink has become bitter; they are completely false; her rulers take pleasure in shame.” 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.

Hosea 4:18 bbe — Their drink has become bitter; they are completely false; her rulers take pleasure in shame.

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Hosea 4 — Context

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