Hosea 7:9 web — Strangers have devoured his strength, and he doesn't realize it. Indeed, gray hairs are here and there on him, and he d…

World English Bible

"Strangers have devoured his strength, and he doesn't realize it. Indeed, gray hairs are here and there on him, and he doesn't realize it."

— Hosea 7:9, World English Bible

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Hosea 7 — Context

6

For they have prepared their heart like an oven, while they lie in wait. Their baker sleeps all the night. In the morning it burns as a flaming fire.

7

They are all hot as an oven, and devour their judges. All their kings have fallen. There is no one among them who calls to me.

8

Ephraim, he mixes himself among the nations. Ephraim is a pancake not turned over.

9

Strangers have devoured his strength, and he doesn't realize it. Indeed, gray hairs are here and there on him, and he doesn't realize it.

10

The pride of Israel testifies to his face; yet they haven't returned to Yahweh their God, nor sought him, for all this.

11

"Ephraim is like an easily deceived dove, without understanding. They call to Egypt. They go to Assyria.

12

When they go, I will spread my net on them. I will bring them down like the birds of the sky. I will chastise them, as their congregation has heard.

Hosea 7:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hosea 7:9 say?
Hosea 7:9 in the World English Bible reads: “Strangers have devoured his strength, and he doesn't realize it. Indeed, gray hairs are here and there on him, and he doesn't realize 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 (WEB): “Strangers have devoured his strength, and he doesn't realize it. Indeed, gray hairs are here and there on him, and he doesn't realize 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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