Hosea 7:9 nasb — Strangers devour his strength, Yet he does not know it; Gray hairs also are sprinkled on him, Yet he does not know it.

NASB

"Strangers devour his strength, Yet he does not know it; Gray hairs also are sprinkled on him, Yet he does not know it."

— Hosea 7:9, NASB

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Hosea 7 — Context

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.

8

Ephraim mixes himself with the nations; Ephraim has become a cake not turned.

9

Strangers devour his strength, Yet he does not know it; Gray hairs also are sprinkled on him, Yet he does not know it.

10

Though the pride of Israel testifies against him, Yet they have not returned to the LORD their God, Nor have they sought Him, for all this.

11

So Ephraim has become like a silly dove, without sense; They call to Egypt, they go to Assyria.

12

When they go, I will spread My net over them; I will bring them down like the birds of the sky. I will chastise them in accordance with the proclamation to their assembly.

Hosea 7:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hosea 7:9 say?
Hosea 7:9 in the NASB reads: “Strangers devour his strength, Yet he does not know it; Gray hairs also are sprinkled on him, Yet he does not know 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 (NASB): “Strangers devour his strength, Yet he does not know it; Gray hairs also are sprinkled on him, Yet he does not know 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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