Hosea 8:8 nasb — Israel is swallowed up; They are now among the nations Like a vessel in which no one delights.

NASB

"Israel is swallowed up; They are now among the nations Like a vessel in which no one delights."

— Hosea 8:8, NASB

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Hosea 8 — Context

5

He has rejected your calf, O Samaria, saying, "My anger burns against them!" How long will they be incapable of innocence?

6

For from Israel is even this! A craftsman made it, so it is not God; Surely the calf of Samaria will be broken to pieces.

7

For they sow the wind And they reap the whirlwind. The standing grain has no heads; It yields no grain. Should it yield, strangers would swallow it up.

8

Israel is swallowed up; They are now among the nations Like a vessel in which no one delights.

9

For they have gone up to Assyria, Like a wild donkey all alone; Ephraim has hired lovers.

10

Even though they hire allies among the nations, Now I will gather them up; And they will begin to diminish Because of the burden of the king of princes.

11

Since Ephraim has multiplied altars for sin, They have become altars of sinning for him.

Hosea 8:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hosea 8:8 say?
Hosea 8:8 in the NASB reads: “Israel is swallowed up; They are now among the nations Like a vessel in which no one delights.”
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 (NASB): “Israel is swallowed up; They are now among the nations Like a vessel in which no one delights.” 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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