Hosea 6:7 cpdv — But they, like Adam, have transgressed the covenant; in this, they have been dishonest with me.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"But they, like Adam, have transgressed the covenant; in this, they have been dishonest with me."

— Hosea 6:7, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Hosea 6 — Context

4

What am I to do with you, Ephraim? What am I to do with you, Judah? Your mercy is like the morning mist, and like the dew passing away in the morning.

5

Because of this, I have cut them with the prophets, I have slain them with the words of my mouth; and your opinions will depart like the light.

6

For I desired mercy and not sacrifice, and knowledge of God more than holocausts.

7

But they, like Adam, have transgressed the covenant; in this, they have been dishonest with me.

8

Gilead is a city that manufactures idols; it has been tripped up by family relations.

9

And, like those who rob with skillful words, they, by conspiring with the priests, bring a death sentence to travelers on a pilgrimage from Shechem; for they have been performing evil deeds.

10

I have seen horrible things in the house of Israel; the fornications of Ephraim are there. Israel has been contaminated.

Hosea 6:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hosea 6:7 say?
Hosea 6:7 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “But they, like Adam, have transgressed the covenant; in this, they have been dishonest with me.”
Where is Hosea 6:7 in the Bible?
Hosea 6:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Hosea, chapter 6, verse 7.
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 6:7.
What translation should I read Hosea 6:7 in?
Hosea 6:7 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 6:7?
Hosea 6:7 reads (CPDV): “But they, like Adam, have transgressed the covenant; in this, they have been dishonest with me.” 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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