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Hosea 4:9

King James Version (KJV)

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Hosea 4:9

Verse 9 of 19

Scripture focus

And there shall be, like people, like priest: and I will punish them for their ways, and reward them their doings.

Hosea 4:9 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Hosea 4:9

Theological / Devotional

Like people, like priest. The people and their priests were bound together in sin. The apostate priests engaged in the very iniquities they should have reproved. In turn, the people, taking note of the worldliness and self-indulgence of the priests, hid behind their example. As someone has said, “Neither secular greatness should exempt the laity, nor the dignity of his order, the priest.” Both alike will be held responsible before the judgment bar of God.

Reward. Literally, “cause to return”; hence, here “repay,” or “recompense.”

Doings. The daring, presumptuous actions of Israel against the law and will of God are here implied.

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