Hosea 9:9 web — They have deeply corrupted themselves, as in the days of Gibeah. He will remember their iniquity. He will punish them f…

World English Bible

"They have deeply corrupted themselves, as in the days of Gibeah. He will remember their iniquity. He will punish them for their sins."

— Hosea 9:9, World English Bible

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Hosea 9 — Context

6

For, behold, they have gone away from destruction. Egypt will gather them up. Memphis will bury them. Nettles will possess their pleasant things of silver. Thorns will be in their tents.

7

The days of visitation have come. The days of reckoning have come. Israel will consider the prophet to be a fool, and the man who is inspired to be insane, because of the abundance of your sins, and because your hostility is great.

8

A prophet watches over Ephraim with my God. A fowler's snare is on all of his paths, and hostility in the house of his God.

9

They have deeply corrupted themselves, as in the days of Gibeah. He will remember their iniquity. He will punish them for their sins.

10

I found Israel like grapes in the wilderness. I saw your fathers as the first ripe in the fig tree at its first season; but they came to Baal Peor, and consecrated themselves to the shameful thing, and became abominable like that which they loved.

11

As for Ephraim, their glory will fly away like a bird. There will be no birth, none with child, and no conception.

12

Though they bring up their children, yet I will bereave them, so that not a man shall be left. Indeed, woe also to them when I depart from them!

Hosea 9:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hosea 9:9 say?
Hosea 9:9 in the World English Bible reads: “They have deeply corrupted themselves, as in the days of Gibeah. He will remember their iniquity. He will punish them for their sins.”
Where is Hosea 9:9 in the Bible?
Hosea 9:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Hosea, chapter 9, verse 9.
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 9:9.
What translation should I read Hosea 9:9 in?
Hosea 9:9 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 9:9?
Hosea 9:9 reads (WEB): “They have deeply corrupted themselves, as in the days of Gibeah. He will remember their iniquity. He will punish them for their sins.” 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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