Hosea 8:8 web — Israel is swallowed up. Now they are among the nations like a worthless thing.

World English Bible

"Israel is swallowed up. Now they are among the nations like a worthless thing."

— Hosea 8:8, World English Bible

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Hosea 8 — Context

5

Let Samaria throw out his calf idol! My anger burns against them! How long will it be until they are capable of purity?

6

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

7

For they sow the wind, and they will reap the whirlwind. He has no standing grain. The stalk will yield no head. If it does yield, strangers will swallow it up.

8

Israel is swallowed up. Now they are among the nations like a worthless thing.

9

For they have gone up to Assyria, like a wild donkey wandering alone. Ephraim has hired lovers for himself.

10

But although they sold themselves among the nations, I will now gather them; and they begin to waste away because of the oppression of the king of mighty ones.

11

Because Ephraim has multiplied altars for sinning, they became for him altars for sinning.

Hosea 8:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hosea 8:8 say?
Hosea 8:8 in the World English Bible reads: “Israel is swallowed up. Now they are among the nations like a worthless thing.”
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 (WEB): “Israel is swallowed up. Now they are among the nations like a worthless thing.” 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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