Hosea 8:4 bbe — They have put up kings, but not by me; they have made princes, but I had no knowledge of it; they have made images of s…

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"They have put up kings, but not by me; they have made princes, but I had no knowledge of it; they have made images of silver and gold, so that they may be cut off."

— Hosea 8:4, Bible in Basic English

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Hosea 8 — Context

1

Put the horn to your mouth. He comes like an eagle against the house of the Lord; because they have gone against my agreement, they have not kept my law.

2

They will send up to me a cry for help: We, Israel, have knowledge of you, O God of Israel.

3

Israel has given up what is good; his haters will go after him.

4

They have put up kings, but not by me; they have made princes, but I had no knowledge of it; they have made images of silver and gold, so that they may be cut off.

5

I will have nothing to do with your young ox, O Samaria; my wrath is burning against them; how long will it be before the children of Israel make themselves clean?

6

The workman made it, it is no god; the ox of Samaria will be broken into bits.

7

For they have been planting the wind, and their fruit will be the storm; his grain has no stem, it will give no meal, and if it does, a strange nation will take it.

Hosea 8:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hosea 8:4 say?
Hosea 8:4 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “They have put up kings, but not by me; they have made princes, but I had no knowledge of it; they have made images of silver and gold, so that they may be cut off.”
Where is Hosea 8:4 in the Bible?
Hosea 8:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Hosea, chapter 8, verse 4.
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 8:4.
What translation should I read Hosea 8:4 in?
Hosea 8:4 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 8:4?
Hosea 8:4 reads (BBE): “They have put up kings, but not by me; they have made princes, but I had no knowledge of it; they have made images of silver and gold, so that they may be cut off.” 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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