Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Although they have sold themselves among the nations, I will now gather them together. They will begin to waste away under the oppression of the mighty king. New Living Translation But though they have sold themselves to many allies, I will now gather them together for judgment. Then they will writhe under the burden of the great king. English Standard Version Though they hire allies among the nations, I will soon gather them up. And the king and princes shall soon writhe because of the tribute. Berean Standard Bible Though they hire allies among the nations, I will now round them up, and they will begin to diminish under the oppression of the king of princes. Berean Literal Bible Even though they have hired among the nations, I will now gather them. And they will begin to diminish from the burden of the king of princes. King James Bible Yea, though they have hired among the nations, now will I gather them, and they shall sorrow a little for the burden of the king of princes. New King James Version Yes, though they have hired among the nations, Now I will gather them; And they shall sorrow a little, Because of the burden of the king of princes. New American Standard Bible Even though they pay for allies among the nations, I will gather them up now; And they will begin to diminish Because of the burden of the king of officials. NASB 1995 Even though they hire allies among the nations, Now I will gather them up; And they will begin to diminish Because of the burden of the king of princes. NASB 1977 Even though they hire allies among the nations, Now I will gather them up; And they will begin to diminish Because of the burden of the king of princes. Legacy Standard Bible Even though they hire allies among the nations, Now I will gather them up; And they will begin to diminish Because of the burden of the king of princes. Amplified Bible Yes, even though [with presents] they hire allies among the nations, Now I will gather them up; And [in a little while] they will begin to grow weak and diminish Because of the burden imposed by the king of princes [the king of Assyria]. Berean Annotated Bible Though they hire allies among the nations, I will now round them up, and they will begin to diminish under the oppression (burden) of the king of princes. Christian Standard Bible Even though they hire lovers among the nations, I will now round them up, and they will begin to decrease in number under the burden of the king and leaders. Holman Christian Standard Bible Even though they hire lovers among the nations, I will now round them up, and they will begin to decrease in number under the burden of the king and leaders. American Standard Version Yea, though they hire among the nations, now will I gather them; and they begin to be diminished by reason of the burden of the king of princes. Contemporary English Version You can bargain with nations, but I'll catch you anyway. Soon you will suffer abuse by kings and rulers. English Revised Version Yea, though they hire among the nations, now will I gather them; and they begin to be minished by reason of the burden of the king of princes. GOD'S WORD® Translation Even though they sold themselves among the nations, I will gather them now. They will suffer for a while under the burdens of kings and princes. Good News Translation But now I am going to gather them together and punish them. Soon they will writhe in pain when the emperor of Assyria oppresses them. International Standard Version Even though they sold themselves to the nations, I will gather them. They will mourn for a while for the burden they were to the king and princes. NET Bible Even though they have hired lovers among the nations, I will soon gather them together for judgment. Then they will begin to waste away under the oppression of a mighty king. New Heart English Bible But although they sold themselves among the nations, I will now gather them; and they begin to waste away because of the oppression of the king of mighty ones. Webster's Bible Translation Yes, though they have hired among the nations, now will I gather them, and they shall sorrow a little for the burden of the king of princes. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThough they hire allies among the nations, I will now round them up, and they will begin to diminish under the oppression of the king of princes. World English Bible But although they sold themselves among the nations, I will now gather them; and they begin to waste away because of the oppression of the king of mighty ones. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAlso though they hire among nations, "" Now I gather them, and they are pained a little, "" From the burden of a king of princes. Berean Literal Bible Even though they have hired among the nations, I will now gather them. And they will begin to diminish from the burden of the king of princes. Young's Literal Translation Also though they hire among nations, Now I gather them, and they are pained a little, From the burden of a king of princes. Smith's Literal Translation Also if they will hire among the nations, now will I gather them, and shall they be weak a little from the lifting up of the king of the princes. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut even though they shall have hired the nations, now will I gather them together: and they shall rest a while from the burden of the king, and the princes. Catholic Public Domain Version But even when they will have brought the nations together for the sake of money, now I will assemble them. And they will rest for a little while from the burden of the king and the leaders. New American Bible Even though they bargain with the nations, I will now gather them together; They will soon succumb under the burden of king and princes. New Revised Standard Version Though they bargain with the nations, I will now gather them up. They shall soon writhe under the burden of kings and princes. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThough they shall be delivered up to the Gentiles, I will gather them, and they shall rest a while from the burden of the kings and the princes. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Even if they are handed over among the Gentiles, I shall gather them and they shall rest a little from the burden of the Kings and of the Rulers OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Yea, though they hire among the nations, Now will I gather them up; And they begin to be minished By reason of the burden of king and princes. Brenton Septuagint Translation Therefore shall they be delivered to the nations: now I will receive them, and they shall cease a little to anoint a king and princes. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Israel will Reap the Whirlwind…9For they have gone up to Assyria like a wild donkey on its own. Ephraim has hired lovers. 10Though they hire allies among the nations, I will now round them up, and they will begin to diminish under the oppression of the king of princes. 11Though Ephraim multiplied the altars for sin, they became his altars for sinning.… Cross References Though they hire allies among the nations Hosea 12:1 Ephraim feeds on the wind and pursues the east wind all day long; he multiplies lies and violence; he makes a covenant with Assyria and sends olive oil to Egypt. Hosea 5:13 When Ephraim saw his sickness and Judah his wound, then Ephraim turned to Assyria and sent to the great king. But he cannot cure you or heal your wound. Isaiah 30:1-5 “Woe to the rebellious children,” declares the LORD, “to those who carry out a plan that is not Mine, who form an alliance, but against My will, heaping up sin upon sin. / They set out to go down to Egypt without asking My advice, to seek shelter under Pharaoh’s protection and take refuge in Egypt’s shade. / But Pharaoh’s protection will become your shame, and the refuge of Egypt’s shade your disgrace. … I will now round them up Hosea 7:12 As they go, I will spread My net over them; I will bring them down like birds of the air. I will chastise them when I hear them flocking together. Ezekiel 12:13 But I will spread My net over him, and he will be caught in My snare. I will bring him to Babylon, the land of the Chaldeans; yet he will not see it, and there he will die. Jeremiah 16:16 But for now I will send for many fishermen, declares the LORD, and they will catch them. After that I will send for many hunters, and they will hunt them down on every mountain and hill, even from the clefts of the rocks. and they will begin to diminish Leviticus 26:22 I will send wild animals against you to rob you of your children, destroy your livestock, and reduce your numbers, until your roads lie desolate. Deuteronomy 28:62 You who were as numerous as the stars in the sky will be left few in number, because you would not obey the voice of the LORD your God. Isaiah 17:4 “In that day the splendor of Jacob will fade, and the fat of his body will waste away, under the oppression of the king of princes Hosea 11:5 Will they not return to the land of Egypt and be ruled by Assyria because they refused to repent? 2 Kings 17:3-6 Shalmaneser king of Assyria attacked him, and Hoshea became his vassal and paid him tribute. / But the king of Assyria discovered that Hoshea had conspired to send envoys to King So of Egypt, and that he had not paid tribute to the king of Assyria as in previous years. Therefore the king of Assyria arrested Hoshea and put him in prison. / Then the king of Assyria invaded the whole land, marched up to Samaria, and besieged it for three years. … Isaiah 10:8-11 “Are not all my commanders kings?” he says. / “Is not Calno like Carchemish? Is not Hamath like Arpad? Is not Samaria like Damascus? / As my hand seized the idolatrous kingdoms whose images surpassed those of Jerusalem and Samaria, … Ezekiel 16:26-29 You prostituted yourself with your lustful neighbors, the Egyptians, and increased your promiscuity to provoke Me to anger. / Therefore I stretched out My hand against you and reduced your portion. I gave you over to the desire of those who hate you, the daughters of the Philistines, who were ashamed of your lewd conduct. / Then you prostituted yourself with the Assyrians, because you were not yet satisfied. Even after that, you were still not satisfied. … 2 Kings 17:4-6 But the king of Assyria discovered that Hoshea had conspired to send envoys to King So of Egypt, and that he had not paid tribute to the king of Assyria as in previous years. Therefore the king of Assyria arrested Hoshea and put him in prison. / Then the king of Assyria invaded the whole land, marched up to Samaria, and besieged it for three years. / In the ninth year of Hoshea, the king of Assyria captured Samaria and carried away the Israelites to Assyria, where he settled them in Halah, in Gozan by the Habor River, and in the cities of the Medes. Jeremiah 2:18-19 Now what will you gain on your way to Egypt to drink the waters of the Nile? What will you gain on your way to Assyria to drink the waters of the Euphrates? / Your own evil will discipline you; your own apostasies will reprimand you. Consider and realize how evil and bitter it is for you to forsake the LORD your God and to have no fear of Me,” declares the Lord GOD of Hosts. Isaiah 31:1-3 Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help, who rely on horses, who trust in their abundance of chariots and in their multitude of horsemen. They do not look to the Holy One of Israel; they do not seek the LORD. / Yet He too is wise and brings disaster; He does not call back His words. He will rise up against the house of the wicked and against the allies of evildoers. / But the Egyptians are men, not God; their horses are flesh, not spirit. When the LORD stretches out His hand, the helper will stumble, and the one he helps will fall; both will perish together. Treasury of Scripture Yes, though they have hired among the nations, now will I gather them, and they shall sorrow a little for the burden of the king of princes. now. Hosea 10:10 It is in my desire that I should chastise them; and the people shall be gathered against them, when they shall bind themselves in their two furrows. Ezekiel 16:37 Behold, therefore I will gather all thy lovers, with whom thou hast taken pleasure, and all them that thou hast loved, with all them that thou hast hated; I will even gather them round about against thee, and will discover thy nakedness unto them, that they may see all thy nakedness. Ezekiel 23:9,10,22-26,46,47 Wherefore I have delivered her into the hand of her lovers, into the hand of the Assyrians, upon whom she doted… sorrow a little. Haggai 2:6 For thus saith the LORD of hosts; Yet once, it is a little while, and I will shake the heavens, and the earth, and the sea, and the dry land; for. 2 Kings 14:26 For the LORD saw the affliction of Israel, that it was very bitter: for there was not any shut up, nor any left, nor any helper for Israel. 2 Kings 15:19,20 And Pul the king of Assyria came against the land: and Menahem gave Pul a thousand talents of silver, that his hand might be with him to confirm the kingdom in his hand… 2 Kings 17:3 Against him came up Shalmaneser king of Assyria; and Hoshea became his servant, and gave him presents. the king. Isaiah 10:8 For he saith, Are not my princes altogether kings? Isaiah 36:13 Then Rabshakeh stood, and cried with a loud voice in the Jews' language, and said, Hear ye the words of the great king, the king of Assyria. Ezekiel 26:7 For thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I will bring upon Tyrus Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon, a king of kings, from the north, with horses, and with chariots, and with horsemen, and companies, and much people. Jump to Previous Allies Although Anointing Begin Burden Cease Diminish Diminished Directions Gather Help Hire Hired Little Mighty Minished Money Nations Ones Oppression Princes Reason Short Sold Soon Sorrow Themselves Time WasteJump to Next Allies Although Anointing Begin Burden Cease Diminish Diminished Directions Gather Help Hire Hired Little Mighty Minished Money Nations Ones Oppression Princes Reason Short Sold Soon Sorrow Themselves Time WasteHosea 8 1. Destruction is threatened both to Israel and Judah for their impiety and idolatry.Though they hire allies among the nations In the context of Hosea, Israel is depicted as seeking security through alliances with foreign nations, such as Assyria and Egypt, rather than relying on God. This reflects a lack of faith and trust in God's protection and provision. Historically, Israel's political strategy often involved forming alliances to counter threats, but these alliances frequently led to further entanglement and idolatry. The practice of hiring allies can be seen as a form of spiritual adultery, as Israel was called to be set apart and rely solely on God (Exodus 34:15-16). I will now round them up and they will begin to diminish under the oppression of the king of princes Persons / Places / Events 1. HoseaA prophet in the Northern Kingdom of Israel, called by God to deliver messages of judgment and hope. 2. Israel The Northern Kingdom, often depicted as unfaithful to God, seeking alliances with foreign nations. 3. Nations Refers to the foreign nations with whom Israel sought alliances, often seen as a form of idolatry and unfaithfulness. 4. Mighty King Likely refers to the Assyrian king, representing the foreign powers that would oppress Israel. 5. God's Gathering The act of God bringing Israel back, either for judgment or restoration, depending on their repentance. Teaching Points The Danger of Misplaced TrustIsrael's alliances with foreign nations symbolize a lack of trust in God. Believers today must examine where they place their trust and ensure it is in God alone. Consequences of Unfaithfulness Just as Israel faced consequences for their unfaithfulness, Christians are reminded that turning away from God leads to spiritual and sometimes physical consequences. God's Sovereignty in Judgment and Restoration God's gathering of Israel, whether for judgment or restoration, demonstrates His control over nations and history. Believers can trust in God's ultimate plan and justice. Repentance and Return The call to repentance is implicit in God's gathering. Christians are encouraged to return to God when they stray, trusting in His mercy and grace. The Futility of Worldly Alliances Israel's alliances with other nations proved futile. Believers are reminded that worldly solutions cannot replace divine guidance and provision. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Hosea 8:10?2. How does Hosea 8:10 illustrate consequences of relying on foreign alliances over God? 3. What does Hosea 8:10 teach about God's response to Israel's disobedience? 4. How can Hosea 8:10 guide us in trusting God over worldly solutions? 5. What parallels exist between Hosea 8:10 and warnings in Deuteronomy about foreign dependence? 6. How can we apply Hosea 8:10's message to modern-day faith challenges? 7. What does Hosea 8:10 reveal about God's view on alliances with foreign nations? 8. How does Hosea 8:10 reflect Israel's disobedience and its consequences? 9. Why does God allow Israel to suffer despite their attempts to buy alliances in Hosea 8:10? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Hosea 8? 11. Hosea 8:4: How could Israel set up kings without God's approval if He is sovereign over all nations? 12. In Ezekiel 8:10, why would the temple contain images of 'creeping things' if this contradicts the temple's strict laws against idolatry? 13. How do we reconcile the discrepant figures between 2 Samuel 10:18 and 1 Chronicles 19:18 regarding the number of charioteers and horsemen defeated by David? 14. What is the order of the Bible's books? What Does Hosea 8:10 Mean Though they hire allies among the nationsIsrael kept writing checks to foreign powers instead of banking on the Lord. • 2 Kings 15:19–20 shows King Menahem paying tribute to Pul of Assyria. • Hosea 7:11 calls Ephraim “a dove, silly and without sense, calling to Egypt, going to Assyria.” • Isaiah 31:1 warns, “Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help... but do not look to the Holy One of Israel.” The nation was convinced that political deals and military partnerships would buy security, yet every coin spent on an ally was a coin wagered against God’s faithfulness. I will now round them up The Lord personally intervenes: “I will now round them up.” He gathers His people, not for protection this time, but for discipline. • Ezekiel 22:20 pictures God gathering Israel into a crucible to melt away dross. • Amos 9:9 speaks of shaking Israel “among all the nations as grain is shaken in a sieve.” • Hosea 9:6 foresees them gathered in Memphis for burial. God’s shepherd-staff can comfort or correct. Here it corrals a straying flock that refuses to come home voluntarily. They will begin to diminish The process is gradual—a slow draining of strength, numbers, and national pride. • Leviticus 26:22 foretells that disobedience leads to being “left few in number.” • Deuteronomy 28:62 warns that Israel would be “left few in number, whereas you were as numerous as the stars.” • Hosea 8:7 has already said, “They sow the wind, and reap the whirlwind.” Every census would look smaller; every harvest lighter; every border stone pushed farther back. What sin inflates, judgment deflates. Under the oppression of the king of princes The “king of princes” points to the Assyrian emperor—overlords of many puppet rulers. • Hosea 10:6 predicts tribute to “the king Jareb” in Assyria. • Isaiah 10:8 records the boast, “Are not my princes all kings?”—a perfect echo of Hosea’s phrase. • 2 Kings 17:5–6 tells how Shalmaneser besieged Samaria and deported Israel. The ally Israel hired becomes the tyrant Israel dreads. Choosing human sovereignty over divine sovereignty always ends with shackles. summary Hosea 8:10 exposes a tragic trade-off: in hiring foreign help, Israel hires its own humiliation. God, still sovereign, gathers the nation into judgment, allowing Assyria—the “king of princes”—to press them down until their numbers and influence wilt. The verse stands as a timeless warning that trusting worldly power over God’s covenant faithfulness never works; sooner or later the very alliances we purchase become the instruments of our discipline. (10) There is much difference of opinion as to the interpretation of this verse. Much depends on the reference of the word "them." We prefer to regard it as referring to Ephraim rather than to the nations (i.e., Assyria and Egypt). Render, I will gather them (Israel) together, so that in a short time they may delay (this translation approved by Ewald, Wnsche, and Simson) to render the tribute burden due to the king of princes (i.e., the Assyrian monarch). "Gather them together," i.e., in restraint, so that they cannot roam so wildly, seeking help (Ewald). This accords with Hosea 2:8-9; Hosea 3:4. Such non-payment of tribute actually occurred a few years later (2Kings 17:4). Others render it: I will gather these nations (of the East) round about her to look scornfully on her ruin, and they shall sorrow a little (used ironically) at the imposition of the king of the princes.Verse 10. - Yea, though they have hired among the nations, now will I gather them. Instead of "have hired," "sue" would make the sense more obvious. But who are they of whom it is here said, "I will gather them"?(1) The nations, among whom Ephraim has been suing for endearments from paramours, shall be gathered together to effect the hurt or ruin of Ephraim; while for this explanation Ezekiel 16:37, is cited as parallel: "Behold, therefore, I will gather all thy lovers, with whom thou hast taken pleasure, and all them that thou hast loved, with all them that thou hast hated; I will even gather them round about against thee, and will discover thy nakedness unto them, that they may see all thy nakedness." But (2) others maintain that the persons gathered are the Ephraimites whom the Lord will gather, that is to say, (a) will bring them all together among the nations, leading them thither; and to this exposition Hosea 9:6 is thought to furnish a parallel, at least as far as the meaning of the verb "to gather" is concerned: "Egypt shall gather them up, Memphis shall bury them." . . . Hebrew Thoughגַּ֛ם (gam) Conjunction Strong's 1571: Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and they hire allies יִתְנ֥וּ (yiṯ·nū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 8566: To present, bargain with among the nations, בַגּוֹיִ֖ם (ḇag·gō·w·yim) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1471: A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts I will now עַתָּ֣ה (‘at·tāh) Adverb Strong's 6258: At this time round them up, אֲקַבְּצֵ֑ם (’ă·qab·bə·ṣêm) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - first person common singular | third person masculine plural Strong's 6908: To gather, collect and they will begin וַיָּחֵ֣לּוּ (way·yā·ḥêl·lū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 2490: To bore, to wound, to dissolve, to profane, to break, to begin, to play to diminish מְּעָ֔ט (mə·‘āṭ) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 4592: A little, fewness, a few under the oppression מִמַּשָּׂ֖א (mim·maś·śā) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4853: A burden, tribute, porterage, an utterance, chiefly a, doom, singing, mental, desire of the king מֶ֥לֶךְ (me·leḵ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king of princes. שָׂרִֽים׃ (śā·rîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 8269: Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince Links Hosea 8:10 NIVHosea 8:10 NLT Hosea 8:10 ESV Hosea 8:10 NASB Hosea 8:10 KJV Hosea 8:10 BibleApps.com Hosea 8:10 Biblia Paralela Hosea 8:10 Chinese Bible Hosea 8:10 French Bible Hosea 8:10 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Hosea 8:10 But although they sold themselves among (Ho Hs Hos.) |
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