Parallel Verses New Living Translation The people of Samaria tremble in fear for what might happen to their calf idol at Beth-aven. The people mourn and the priests wail, because its glory will be stripped away. King James Bible The inhabitants of Samaria shall fear because of the calves of Bethaven: for the people thereof shall mourn over it, and the priests thereof that rejoiced on it, for the glory thereof, because it is departed from it. Darby Bible Translation The inhabitants of Samaria shall fear because of the calf of Beth-aven; for the people thereof shall mourn over it, and the idolatrous priests thereof shall tremble for it, for its glory, because it is departed from it. World English Bible The inhabitants of Samaria will be in terror for the calves of Beth Aven; for its people will mourn over it, Along with its priests who rejoiced over it, for its glory, because it has departed from it. Young's Literal Translation For the calves of Beth-Aven fear do inhabitants of Samaria, Surely mourned on account of it hath its people, And its priests on account of it leap about, Because of its honour, for it hath removed from it, Hosea 10:5 Parallel Commentary Wesley's Notes on the Bible10:5 Because of the calves - Because they had sinned by these calves, therefore did this fear seize them. The people - They who dwelt at Beth - aven. That rejoiced on it - These priests formerly were fed, clothed, and enriched by this idol, this made them right glad. The glory thereof - All its credit is vanished. Is departed - The Assyrians have either broken it, or carried it in derision into Assyria. Hosea 10:5 Parallel Commentaries Library The Assyrian CaptivityThe closing years of the ill-fated kingdom of Israel were marked with violence and bloodshed such as had never been witnessed even in the worst periods of strife and unrest under the house of Ahab. For two centuries and more the rulers of the ten tribes had been sowing the wind; now they were reaping the whirlwind. King after king was assassinated to make way for others ambitious to rule. "They have set up kings," the Lord declared of these godless usurpers, "but not by Me: they have made princes, … Ellen Gould White—The Story of Prophets and Kings Of Love to God The Prophet Hosea. God's Purpose for his Church Cross References 1 Kings 12:28 So on the advice of his counselors, the king made two gold calves. He said to the people, "It is too much trouble for you to worship in Jerusalem. Look, Israel, these are the gods who brought you out of Egypt!" 1 Kings 12:29 He placed these calf idols in Bethel and in Dan--at either end of his kingdom. 2 Kings 23:5 He did away with the idolatrous priests, who had been appointed by the previous kings of Judah, for they had offered sacrifices at the pagan shrines throughout Judah and even in the vicinity of Jerusalem. They had also offered sacrifices to Baal, and to the sun, the moon, the constellations, and to all the powers of the heavens. Isaiah 46:2 Both the idols and their owners are bowed down. The gods cannot protect the people, and the people cannot protect the gods. They go off into captivity together. Hosea 4:15 "Though you, Israel, are a prostitute, may Judah avoid such guilt. Do not join the false worship at Gilgal or Beth-aven, even though they take oaths there in the LORD's name. Hosea 5:8 "Sound the alarm in Gibeah! Blow the trumpet in Ramah! Raise the battle cry in Beth-aven! Lead on into battle, O warriors of Benjamin! Hosea 8:5 "O Samaria, I reject this calf--this idol you have made. My fury burns against you. How long will you be incapable of innocence? Jump to Previous Account Aven Beth Bethaven Beth-Aven Calf Calves Cries Cry Departed Dread Fear Flight Full Glory Grief Honour Idolatrous Indeed Inhabitants Leap Mourn Mourned Ox Priests Rejoiced Removed Samaria Sama'ria Sorrow Surely Terror Thereof TrembleJump to Next Account Aven Beth Bethaven Beth-Aven Calf Calves Cries Cry Departed Dread Fear Flight Full Glory Grief Honour Idolatrous Indeed Inhabitants Leap Mourn Mourned Ox Priests Rejoiced Removed Samaria Sama'ria Sorrow Surely Terror Thereof TrembleLinks Hosea 10:5 NIVHosea 10:5 NLT Hosea 10:5 ESV Hosea 10:5 NASB Hosea 10:5 KJV Hosea 10:5 Bible Apps Hosea 10:5 Biblia Paralela Hosea 10:5 Chinese Bible Hosea 10:5 French Bible Hosea 10:5 German Bible Hosea 10:5 Commentaries Bible Hub |
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