Hosea 4:9 net — I will deal with the people and priests together: I will punish them both for their ways, and I will repay them for the…

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"I will deal with the people and priests together: I will punish them both for their ways, and I will repay them for their deeds."

— Hosea 4:9, NET Bible

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Hosea 4 — Context

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You have destroyed my people by failing to acknowledge me! Because you refuse to acknowledge me, I will reject you as my priests. Because you reject the law of your God, I will reject your descendants.

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The more the priests increased in numbers, the more they rebelled against me. They have turned their glorious calling into a shameful disgrace!

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They feed on the sin offerings of my people; their appetites long for their iniquity!

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I will deal with the people and priests together: I will punish them both for their ways, and I will repay them for their deeds.

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They will eat, but not be satisfied; they will engage in prostitution, but not increase in numbers; because they have abandoned the LORD by pursuing other gods.

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Judgment of Pagan Idolatry and Cultic Prostitution Old and new wine take away the understanding of my people.

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They consult their wooden idols, and their diviner’s staff answers with an oracle. The wind of prostitution blows them astray; they commit spiritual adultery against their God.

Hosea 4:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hosea 4:9 say?
Hosea 4:9 in the NET Bible reads: “I will deal with the people and priests together: I will punish them both for their ways, and I will repay them for their deeds.”
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 (NET): “I will deal with the people and priests together: I will punish them both for their ways, and I will repay them for their deeds.” 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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