Hosea 7:7 kjva — They are all hot as an oven, and have devoured their judges; all their kings are fallen: there is none among them that…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"They are all hot as an oven, and have devoured their judges; all their kings are fallen: there is none among them that calleth unto me."

— Hosea 7:7, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Hosea 7 — Context

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.

7

They are all hot as an oven, and have devoured their judges; all their kings are fallen: there is none among them that calleth unto me.

8

Ephraim, he hath mixed himself among the people; Ephraim is a cake not turned.

9

Strangers have devoured his strength, and he knoweth it not: yea, gray hairs are here and there upon him, yet he knoweth not.

10

And the pride of Israel testifieth to his face: and they do not return to the Lord their God, nor seek him for all this.

Hosea 7:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hosea 7:7 say?
Hosea 7:7 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “They are all hot as an oven, and have devoured their judges; all their kings are fallen: there is none among them that calleth unto 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 (KJVA): “They are all hot as an oven, and have devoured their judges; all their kings are fallen: there is none among them that calleth unto 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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