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Hosea 4:13

King James Version (KJV)

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Hosea 4:13

Verse 13 of 19

Scripture focus

They sacrifice upon the tops of the mountains, and burn incense upon the hills, under oaks and poplars and elms, because the shadow thereof [is] good: therefore your daughters shall commit whoredom, and your spouses shall commit adultery.

Hosea 4:13 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Hosea 4:13

Theological / Devotional

Tops of the mountains. Here we have a further enlargement on the subject of idolatry, particularly as it was seen in public life. The heathen commonly selected the mountains and hills as their places of worship because of the elevation of these heights (see on Eze. 6:13).

Shadow thereof. The green trees mentioned afforded a welcome shade from the intense heat of the Eastern sun, and also provided some secrecy for the practice of licentious rites. In such places sacrificial victims were slain and incense burned as an honor to the gods (see on Jer. 7:31).

Spouses. Rather, “brides,” or “daughters-in-law.” The evil example of the parents influenced the children to go in the same direction, and with the same results (Lam. 5:7; see on Hosea 2:4).

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