Hosea, 12

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God accuses Israel of being deceptive and dishonest, and of worshiping false gods.

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Israel's Deception and Dishonesty

1 Ephraim feedeth on wind, and followeth after the east wind: he daily increaseth lies and desolation; and they do make a covenant with the Assyrians, and oil is carried into Egypt.

2 The LORD hath also a controversy with Judah, and will punish Jacob according to his ways; according to his doings will he recompense him.

3 He took his brother by the heel in the womb, and by his strength he had power with God:

4 Yea, he had power over the angel, and prevailed: he wept, and made supplication unto him: he found him in Bethel, and there he spake with us;

5 Even the LORD God of hosts; the LORD is his memorial.

6 Therefore turn thou to thy God: keep mercy and judgment, and wait on thy God continually.

7 He is a merchant, the balances of deceit are in his hand: he loveth to oppress.

8 And Ephraim said, Yet I am become rich, I have found me out substance: in all my labours they shall find none iniquity in me that were sin.

9 And I that am the LORD thy God from the land of Egypt will yet make thee to dwell in tabernacles, as in the days of the solemn feast.

10 I have also spoken by the prophets, and I have multiplied visions, and used similitudes, by the ministry of the prophets.

11 Is there iniquity in Gilead? surely they are vanity: they sacrifice bullocks in Gilgal; yea, their altars are as heaps in the furrows of the fields.

12 And Jacob fled into the country of Syria, and Israel served for a wife, and for a wife he kept sheep.

13 And by a prophet the LORD brought Israel out of Egypt, and by a prophet was he preserved.

14 Ephraim provoked him to anger most bitterly: therefore shall he leave his blood upon him, and his reproach shall his Lord return unto him.

Commentary

Hosea 12 is a powerful chapter that speaks to the consequences of Israel’s unfaithfulness to God. The chapter begins with a reminder of God’s faithfulness to Israel, despite their unfaithfulness. God has been with them since their time in Egypt, and has provided for them in the wilderness. However, despite God’s faithfulness, Israel has been unfaithful to Him. They have been dishonest and have not kept their promises. As a result, God will punish them for their unfaithfulness. He will bring them back to the land of their fathers, but they will be humbled and ashamed. The chapter then goes on to describe the consequences of Israel’s unfaithfulness. They will be scattered among the nations, and their enemies will be victorious over them. They will be oppressed and enslaved, and their land will be plundered. God will not forget their sins, and He will punish them for their unfaithfulness. The chapter ends with a reminder of God’s mercy and grace. Despite their unfaithfulness, God will still be faithful to them. He will restore them to the land of their fathers, and He will forgive their sins. He will be merciful and compassionate, and He will restore them to a place of blessing. Hosea 12 is a powerful reminder of the consequences of unfaithfulness to God. It is a reminder that God is faithful, even when we are not. It is a reminder that God is merciful and compassionate, and that He will forgive our sins and restore us to a place of blessing.