NET Bible
"Their wicked deeds do not allow them to return to their God; for a spirit of idolatry is in them, and they do not acknowledge the LORD."
— Hosea 5:4, NET Bible
“They will not frame their doings to turn unto their God: for the spirit of whoredoms is in the midst of them, and they have not known the Lord.”
“Their doings will not suffer them to turn unto their God; for the spirit of whoredom is within them, and they know not Jehovah. ”
“Their deeds won't allow them to turn to their God; for the spirit of prostitution is within them, and they don't know Yahweh.”
“They will not set their thoughts to return to their God: for the spirit of fornication is in the midst of them, and they have not known the Lord.”
“Their works will not let them come back to their God, for a false spirit is in them and they have no knowledge of the Lord.”
“They will not frame their doings to turn unto their God: for the spirit of whoredoms is in the midst of them, and they have not known the Lord.”
Announcement of Sin and Judgment Hear this, you priests! Pay attention, you Israelites! Listen closely, O king! For judgment is about to overtake you! For you were like a trap to Mizpah, like a net spread out to catch Tabor.
Those who revolt are knee-deep in slaughter, but I will discipline them all.
I know Ephraim all too well; the evil of Israel is not hidden from me. For you have engaged in prostitution, O Ephraim; Israel has defiled itself.
Their wicked deeds do not allow them to return to their God; for a spirit of idolatry is in them, and they do not acknowledge the LORD.
The arrogance of Israel testifies against it; Israel and Ephraim will be overthrown because of their iniquity. Even Judah will be brought down with them.
The Futility of Sacrificial Ritual without Moral Obedience Although they bring their flocks and herds to seek the favor of the LORD, They will not find him– he has withdrawn himself from them!
They have committed treason against the LORD, because they bore illegitimate children. Soon the new moon festival will devour them and their fields.