Hosea 7:3 kjva — They make the king glad with their wickedness, and the princes with their lies.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"They make the king glad with their wickedness, and the princes with their lies."

— Hosea 7:3, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Hosea 7 — Context

1

When I would have healed Israel, then the iniquity of Ephraim was discovered, and the wickedness of Samaria: for they commit falsehood; and the thief cometh in, and the troop of robbers spoileth without.

2

And they consider not in their hearts that I remember all their wickedness: now their own doings have beset them about; they are before my face.

3

They make the king glad with their wickedness, and the princes with their lies.

4

They are all adulterers, as an oven heated by the baker, who ceaseth from raising after he hath kneaded the dough, until it be leavened.

5

In the day of our king the princes have made him sick with bottles of wine; he stretched out his hand with scorners.

6

For they have made ready their heart like an oven, whiles they lie in wait: their baker sleepeth all the night; in the morning it burneth as a flaming fire.

Hosea 7:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hosea 7:3 say?
Hosea 7:3 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “They make the king glad with their wickedness, and the princes with their lies.”
Where is Hosea 7:3 in the Bible?
Hosea 7:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Hosea, chapter 7, verse 3.
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 7:3.
What translation should I read Hosea 7:3 in?
Hosea 7:3 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 7:3?
Hosea 7:3 reads (KJVA): “They make the king glad with their wickedness, and the princes with their lies.” 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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