Hosea 5:4 nasb — Their deeds will not allow them To return to their God. For a spirit of harlotry is within them, And they do not know t…

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"Their deeds will not allow them To return to their God. For a spirit of harlotry is within them, And they do not know the LORD."

— Hosea 5:4, NASB

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Hosea 5 — Context

1

Hear this, O priests! Give heed, O house of Israel! Listen, O house of the king! For the judgment applies to you, For you have been a snare at Mizpah And a net spread out on Tabor.

2

The revolters have gone deep in depravity, But I will chastise all of them.

3

I know Ephraim, and Israel is not hidden from Me; For now, O Ephraim, you have played the harlot, Israel has defiled itself.

4

Their deeds will not allow them To return to their God. For a spirit of harlotry is within them, And they do not know the LORD.

5

Moreover, the pride of Israel testifies against him, And Israel and Ephraim stumble in their iniquity; Judah also has stumbled with them.

6

They will go with their flocks and herds To seek the LORD, but they will not find Him; He has withdrawn from them.

7

They have dealt treacherously against the LORD, For they have borne illegitimate children. Now the new moon will devour them with their land.

Hosea 5:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hosea 5:4 say?
Hosea 5:4 in the NASB reads: “Their deeds will not allow them To return to their God. For a spirit of harlotry is within them, And they do not know the LORD.”
Where is Hosea 5:4 in the Bible?
Hosea 5:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Hosea, chapter 5, verse 4.
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 5:4.
What translation should I read Hosea 5:4 in?
Hosea 5:4 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 5:4?
Hosea 5:4 reads (NASB): “Their deeds will not allow them To return to their God. For a spirit of harlotry is within them, And they do not know the LORD.” 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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