Hosea 4:9 kjv — And there shall be, like people, like priest: and I will punish them for their ways, and reward them their doings.

King James Version

"And there shall be, like people, like priest: and I will punish them for their ways, and reward them their doings."

— Hosea 4:9, King James Version

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Hosea 4 — Context

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.

8

They eat up the sin of my people, and they set their heart on their iniquity.

9

And there shall be, like people, like priest: and I will punish them for their ways, and reward them their doings.

10

For they shall eat, and not have enough: they shall commit whoredom, and shall not increase: because they have left off to take heed to the Lord.

11

Whoredom and wine and new wine take away the heart.

12

My people ask counsel at their stocks, and their staff declareth unto them: for the spirit of whoredoms hath caused them to err, and they have gone a whoring from under their God.

Hosea 4:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hosea 4:9 say?
Hosea 4:9 in the King James Version reads: “And there shall be, like people, like priest: and I will punish them for their ways, and reward them their doings.”
Where is Hosea 4:9 in the Bible?
Hosea 4:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Hosea, chapter 4, verse 9.
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 4:9.
What translation should I read Hosea 4:9 in?
Hosea 4:9 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 4:9?
Hosea 4:9 reads (KJV): “And there shall be, like people, like priest: and I will punish them for their ways, and reward them their doings.” 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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