Hosea 4:4 kjv — Yet let no man strive, nor reprove another: for thy people are as they that strive with the priest.

King James Version

"Yet let no man strive, nor reprove another: for thy people are as they that strive with the priest."

— Hosea 4:4, King James Version

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Hosea 4 — Context

1

Hear the word of the Lord, ye children of Israel: for the Lord hath a controversy with the inhabitants of the land, because there is no truth, nor mercy, nor knowledge of God in the land.

2

By swearing, and lying, and killing, and stealing, and committing adultery, they break out, and blood toucheth blood.

3

Therefore shall the land mourn, and every one that dwelleth therein shall languish, with the beasts of the field, and with the fowls of heaven; yea, the fishes of the sea also shall be taken away.

4

Yet let no man strive, nor reprove another: for thy people are as they that strive with the priest.

5

Therefore shalt thou fall in the day, and the prophet also shall fall with thee in the night, and I will destroy thy mother.

6

My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also forget thy children.

7

As they were increased, so they sinned against me: therefore will I change their glory into shame.

Hosea 4:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hosea 4:4 say?
Hosea 4:4 in the King James Version reads: “Yet let no man strive, nor reprove another: for thy people are as they that strive with the priest.”
Where is Hosea 4:4 in the Bible?
Hosea 4:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Hosea, chapter 4, verse 4.
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 4:4.
What translation should I read Hosea 4:4 in?
Hosea 4:4 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 4:4?
Hosea 4:4 reads (KJV): “Yet let no man strive, nor reprove another: for thy people are as they that strive with the priest.” 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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