Hosea 8:7-1964 bbe — For they have been planting the wind, and their fruit will be the storm; his grain has no stem, it will give no meal, a…

Hosea 8:7-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “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. Israel has come to destruction; now they are among the nations like a cup in which there is no pleasure. For they have gone up to Assyria like an ass going by himself; Ephraim has given money to get lovers. But though they give money to the nations for help, still I will send them in all directions; and in a short time they will be without a king and rulers. Because Ephraim has been increasing altars for sin, altars have become a cause of sin to him. Though I put my law in writing for him in ten thousand rules, they are to him as a strange thing. He gives the offerings of his lovers, and takes the flesh for food; but the Lord has no pleasure in them; now he will keep in mind their evil-doing and give them the punishment of their sins; they will go back to Egypt. For Israel has no memory of his Maker, and has put up the houses of kings; and Judah has made great the number of his walled towns. But I will send a fire on his towns and put an end to his great houses.”

Hosea 8:7-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Hosea, chapter 8, verses 7–1964.

Hosea is traditionally attributed to Hosea son of Beeri. It was written c. 755–710 BC.

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.

Hosea explores themes including Steadfast Love, Idolatry as Adultery, Pursuit, Repentance, Restoration. These themes shape the meaning and context of Hosea 8:7-1964.

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Hosea 8:7-1964 reads (BBE): “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. Israel has come to destruction; now they are among the nations like a cup in which there is no pleasure. For they have gone up to Assyria like an ass going by himself; Ephraim has given money to get lovers. But though they give money to the nations for help, still I will send them in all directions; and in a short time they will be without a king and rulers. Because Ephraim has been increasing altars for sin, altars have become a cause of sin to him. Though I put my law in writing for him in ten thousand rules, they are to him as a strange thing. He gives the offerings of his lovers, and takes the flesh for food; but the Lord has no pleasure in them; now he will keep in mind their evil-doing and give them the punishment of their sins; they will go back to Egypt. For Israel has no memory of his Maker, and has put up the houses of kings; and Judah has made great the number of his walled towns. But I will send a fire on his towns and put an end to his great houses.” 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.