Hosea 7:7 bbe — They are all heated like an oven, and they put an end to their judges; all their kings have been made low; not one amon…

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"They are all heated like an oven, and they put an end to their judges; all their kings have been made low; not one among them makes prayer to me."

— Hosea 7:7, Bible in Basic English

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Hosea 7 — Context

4

They are all untrue; they are like a burning oven; the bread-maker does not make up the fire from the time when the paste is mixed till it is leavened.

5

On the day of our king, the rulers made him ill with the heat of wine; his hand was stretched out with the men of pride.

6

For they have made their hearts ready like an oven, while they are waiting secretly; their wrath is sleeping all night; in the morning it is burning like a flaming fire.

7

They are all heated like an oven, and they put an end to their judges; all their kings have been made low; not one among them makes prayer to me.

8

Ephraim is mixed with the peoples; Ephraim is a cake not turned.

9

Men from other lands have made waste his strength, and he is not conscious of it; grey hairs have come on him here and there, and he has no knowledge of it.

10

And the pride of Israel gives an answer to his face; but for all this, they have not gone back to the Lord their God, or made search for him.

Hosea 7:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hosea 7:7 say?
Hosea 7:7 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “They are all heated like an oven, and they put an end to their judges; all their kings have been made low; not one among them makes prayer to me.”
Where is Hosea 7:7 in the Bible?
Hosea 7:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Hosea, chapter 7, 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 7:7.
What translation should I read Hosea 7:7 in?
Hosea 7:7 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 7:7?
Hosea 7:7 reads (BBE): “They are all heated like an oven, and they put an end to their judges; all their kings have been made low; not one among them makes prayer to 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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