Hosea 7:9 cpdv — Strangers have devoured his strength, and he did not know it. And grey hairs also have spread across him, and he is ign…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Strangers have devoured his strength, and he did not know it. And grey hairs also have spread across him, and he is ignorant of it. "

— Hosea 7:9, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Hosea 7 — Context

6

For they have used their heart like an oven, while he laid snares for them; he slept through the night baking them, and by morning he himself was heated like a burning fire.

7

They have all become hot like an oven, and they have devoured their judges. All their kings have fallen. There is no one who calls to me among them.

8

Ephraim himself has been mingled with the nations. Ephraim has become like bread, baked under ashes, that has not been turned over.

9

Strangers have devoured his strength, and he did not know it. And grey hairs also have spread across him, and he is ignorant of it.

10

And the pride of Israel will be brought low before his face, for they have not returned to the Lord their God, nor have they sought him in all of this.

11

And Ephraim has become like a pigeon that has been led astray, not having a heart; for they called upon Egypt, they went to the Assyrians.

12

And when they will set out, I will spread my net over them. I will pull them down like the birds of the sky; I will cut them down in accordance with the reports of their meetings.

Hosea 7:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hosea 7:9 say?
Hosea 7:9 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Strangers have devoured his strength, and he did not know it. And grey hairs also have spread across him, and he is ignorant of it. ”
Where is Hosea 7:9 in the Bible?
Hosea 7:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Hosea, chapter 7, verse 9.
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 7:9.
What translation should I read Hosea 7:9 in?
Hosea 7:9 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 7:9?
Hosea 7:9 reads (CPDV): “Strangers have devoured his strength, and he did not know it. And grey hairs also have spread across him, and he is ignorant of it. ” 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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