Hosea 5:5 bbe — And the pride of Israel gives an answer to his face; and Ephraim will have a fall through his sins, and the fall of Jud…

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"And the pride of Israel gives an answer to his face; and Ephraim will have a fall through his sins, and the fall of Judah will be the same as theirs."

— Hosea 5:5, Bible in Basic English

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Hosea 5 — Context

2

They have gone deep in the evil ways of Shittim, but I am the judge of all.

3

I have knowledge of Ephraim, and Israel is not secret from me; for now, O Ephraim, you have been false to me, Israel has become unclean.

4

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.

5

And the pride of Israel gives an answer to his face; and Ephraim will have a fall through his sins, and the fall of Judah will be the same as theirs.

6

They will go, with their flocks and their herds, in search of the Lord, but they will not see him; he has taken himself out of their view.

7

They have been false to the Lord; they have given birth to strange children; now the new moon will make them waste with their fields.

8

Let the horn be sounded in Gibeah and in Ramah; give a loud cry in Beth-aven, They are after you, O Benjamin.

Hosea 5:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hosea 5:5 say?
Hosea 5:5 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And the pride of Israel gives an answer to his face; and Ephraim will have a fall through his sins, and the fall of Judah will be the same as theirs.”
Where is Hosea 5:5 in the Bible?
Hosea 5:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Hosea, chapter 5, verse 5.
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 5:5.
What translation should I read Hosea 5:5 in?
Hosea 5:5 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 5:5?
Hosea 5:5 reads (BBE): “And the pride of Israel gives an answer to his face; and Ephraim will have a fall through his sins, and the fall of Judah will be the same as theirs.” 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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