Hosea 8:8 asv — Israel is swallowed up: now are they among the nations as a vessel wherein none delighteth.

American Standard Version

"Israel is swallowed up: now are they among the nations as a vessel wherein none delighteth. "

— Hosea 8:8, American Standard Version

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Hosea 8 — Context

5

He hath cast off thy calf, O Samaria; mine anger is kindled against them: how long will it be ere they attain to innocency?

6

For from Israel is even this; the workman made it, and it is no God; yea, the calf of Samaria shall be broken in pieces.

7

For they sow the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind: he hath no standing grain; the blade shall yield no meal; if so be it yield, strangers shall swallow it up.

8

Israel is swallowed up: now are they among the nations as a vessel wherein none delighteth.

9

For they are gone up to Assyria, like a wild ass alone by himself: Ephraim hath hired lovers.

10

Yea, though they hire among the nations, now will I gather them; and they begin to be diminished by reason of the burden of the king of princes.

11

Because Ephraim hath multiplied altars for sinning, altars have been unto him for sinning.

Hosea 8:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hosea 8:8 say?
Hosea 8:8 in the American Standard Version reads: “Israel is swallowed up: now are they among the nations as a vessel wherein none delighteth. ”
Where is Hosea 8:8 in the Bible?
Hosea 8:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Hosea, chapter 8, verse 8.
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 8:8.
What translation should I read Hosea 8:8 in?
Hosea 8:8 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 8:8?
Hosea 8:8 reads (ASV): “Israel is swallowed up: now are they among the nations as a vessel wherein none delighteth. ” 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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