Hosea 4:8 web — They feed on the sin of my people, and set their heart on their iniquity.

World English Bible

"They feed on the sin of my people, and set their heart on their iniquity."

— Hosea 4:8, World English Bible

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Hosea 4 — Context

5

You will stumble in the day, and the prophet will also stumble with you in the night; and I will destroy your mother.

6

My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I will also reject you, that you may be no priest to me. Because you have forgotten your God's law, I will also forget your children.

7

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

8

They feed on the sin of my people, and set their heart on their iniquity.

9

It will be, like people, like priest; and I will punish them for their ways, and will repay them for their deeds.

10

They will eat, and not have enough. They will play the prostitute, and will not increase; because they have abandoned giving to Yahweh.

11

Prostitution, wine, and new wine take away understanding.

Hosea 4:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hosea 4:8 say?
Hosea 4:8 in the World English Bible reads: “They feed on the sin of my people, and set their heart on 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 (WEB): “They feed on the sin of my people, and set their heart on 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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