Hosea 4:8 cpdv — They will devour the sins of my people, and they will lift up their souls towards their iniquity.

Catholic Public Domain Version

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

— Hosea 4:8, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Hosea 4 — Context

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.

9

And, just as it is with the people, so will it be with the priest; and I will visit their ways upon them, and I will repay them for their intentions.

10

And they will eat and not be satisfied. They have been committing fornication, and they did not cease. Since they have abandoned the Lord, they will not be safeguarded.

11

Fornication, and wine, and drunkenness, have taken away their heart.

Hosea 4:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hosea 4:8 say?
Hosea 4:8 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “They will devour the sins of my people, and they will lift up their souls towards their iniquity. ”
Where is Hosea 4:8 in the Bible?
Hosea 4:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Hosea, chapter 4, verse 8.
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 4:8.
What translation should I read Hosea 4:8 in?
Hosea 4:8 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 4:8?
Hosea 4:8 reads (CPDV): “They will devour the sins of my people, and they will lift up their souls towards their iniquity. ” 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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