Hosea 4:5 cpdv — And you will be ruined on this day, and now the prophet will be ruined with you. In the night, I have made your mother…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And you will be ruined on this day, and now the prophet will be ruined with you. In the night, I have made your mother to be silent. "

— Hosea 4:5, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Hosea 4 — Context

2

Slander, and lying, and killing, and theft, and adultery have overflowed, and bloodshed has brought more bloodshed.

3

Because of this, the land will mourn, and all who dwell in it will languish, with the beasts of the field and the birds of the air. And the fishes of the sea also will be gathered together.

4

So, truly, let each and every one not judge, and let no man be accused, for your people are just like those who speak against the priesthood.

5

And you will be ruined on this day, and now the prophet will be ruined with you. In the night, I have made your mother to be silent.

6

My people have become silent because they had no knowledge. Since you have rejected knowledge, I will drive you away; you do not perform the duties of the priesthood for me, and you have forgotten the law of your God, and so I will forget your sons.

7

According to the multitude of them, so have they sinned against me. I will change their glory into disgrace.

8

They will devour the sins of my people, and they will lift up their souls towards their iniquity.

Hosea 4:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hosea 4:5 say?
Hosea 4:5 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And you will be ruined on this day, and now the prophet will be ruined with you. In the night, I have made your mother to be silent. ”
Where is Hosea 4:5 in the Bible?
Hosea 4:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Hosea, chapter 4, verse 5.
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 4:5.
What translation should I read Hosea 4:5 in?
Hosea 4:5 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 4:5?
Hosea 4:5 reads (CPDV): “And you will be ruined on this day, and now the prophet will be ruined with you. In the night, I have made your mother to be silent. ” 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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