Hosea 7:4 nasb — They are all adulterers, Like an oven heated by the baker Who ceases to stir up the fire From the kneading of the dough…

NASB

"They are all adulterers, Like an oven heated by the baker Who ceases to stir up the fire From the kneading of the dough until it is leavened."

— Hosea 7:4, NASB

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Hosea 7 — Context

1

When I would heal Israel, The iniquity of Ephraim is uncovered, And the evil deeds of Samaria, For they deal falsely; The thief enters in, Bandits raid outside,

2

And they do not consider in their hearts That I remember all their wickedness. Now their deeds are all around them; They are before My face.

3

With their wickedness they make the king glad, And the princes with their lies.

4

They are all adulterers, Like an oven heated by the baker Who ceases to stir up the fire From the kneading of the dough until it is leavened.

5

On the day of our king, the princes became sick with the heat of wine; He stretched out his hand with scoffers,

6

For their hearts are like an oven As they approach their plotting; Their anger smolders all night, In the morning it burns like a flaming fire.

7

All of them are hot like an oven, And they consume their rulers; All their kings have fallen. None of them calls on Me.

Hosea 7:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hosea 7:4 say?
Hosea 7:4 in the NASB reads: “They are all adulterers, Like an oven heated by the baker Who ceases to stir up the fire From the kneading of the dough until it is leavened.”
Where is Hosea 7:4 in the Bible?
Hosea 7:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Hosea, chapter 7, 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 7:4.
What translation should I read Hosea 7:4 in?
Hosea 7:4 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 7:4?
Hosea 7:4 reads (NASB): “They are all adulterers, Like an oven heated by the baker Who ceases to stir up the fire From the kneading of the dough until it is leavened.” 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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