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Hosea 8:4-6
The Voice
Hosea 8:4-6
The Voice
4 They’ve overstepped their rights by changing leadership, but not by My authority;
they’ve anointed kings and appointed princes without consulting Me.
They’ve made idols out of their silver and gold,
so Israel will be destroyed.
5 I reject your calf, Samaria! My anger is kindled against them.
How long will they be unable to do what’s right?
6 This idol is from Israel.
A craftsman made it; it’s not God!
Samaria’s calf will be smashed to pieces.
Hosea 8:4-6
New International Version
Hosea 8:4-6
New International Version
4 They set up kings without my consent;
they choose princes without my approval.(A)
With their silver and gold
they make idols(B) for themselves
to their own destruction.
5 Samaria, throw out your calf-idol!(C)
My anger burns against them.
How long will they be incapable of purity?(D)
6 They are from Israel!
This calf—a metalworker has made it;
it is not God.(E)
It will be broken in pieces,
that calf(F) of Samaria.(G)
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