Hosea 8:5 cpdv — Your calf, Samaria, has been rejected. My fury has been enraged against them. How long will they be incapable of being…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Your calf, Samaria, has been rejected. My fury has been enraged against them. How long will they be incapable of being cleansed? "

— Hosea 8:5, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Hosea 8 — Context

2

They will call on me: “O my God, we, Israel, know you.”

3

Israel has thrown away goodness; the enemy will overtake him.

4

They have reigned, but not by me. Leaders have emerged, and I did not recognize them. Their silver and their gold, they have made into idols for themselves, so that they might cross over.

5

Your calf, Samaria, has been rejected. My fury has been enraged against them. How long will they be incapable of being cleansed?

6

For it is itself also from Israel: a workman made it, and it is not God. For the calf of Samaria will be used for the webs of spiders.

7

For they will sow wind and reap a whirlwind. It does not have a firm stalk; the bud will yield no grain. But if it does yield, strangers will eat it.

8

Israel has been devoured. Now, among the nations, it has become like an unclean vessel.

Hosea 8:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hosea 8:5 say?
Hosea 8:5 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Your calf, Samaria, has been rejected. My fury has been enraged against them. How long will they be incapable of being cleansed? ”
Where is Hosea 8:5 in the Bible?
Hosea 8:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Hosea, chapter 8, verse 5.
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 8:5.
What translation should I read Hosea 8:5 in?
Hosea 8:5 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 8:5?
Hosea 8:5 reads (CPDV): “Your calf, Samaria, has been rejected. My fury has been enraged against them. How long will they be incapable of being cleansed? ” 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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