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Hosea 6:4 Cross-References
Explore 18 cross-references for Hosea 6:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Hosea chapter 6 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
The Sins of Israel and Judah
“O Ephraim, what shall I do unto thee? O Judah, what shall I do unto thee? for your goodness is as a morning cloud, and as the early dew it goeth away. goodness: or, mercy, or, kindness”
Hosea 6:4 (KJV)
Commentary on Hosea 6:4
God's lament: 'O Ephraim, what shall I do unto thee? O Judah, what shall I do unto thee? for your goodness is as a morning cloud, and as the early dew it goeth away.' This expresses divine frustration - not helplessness but anguish over Israel's superficial repentance. Their 'goodness' (hesed) is transient like morning fog or dew that vanishes quickly. Repentance motivated by desire to escape consequences (6:1-3) rather than genuine grief over sin proves temporary. Jesus condemned similar religion (Matthew 15:8): 'This people honors me with their lips, but their heart is far from me.' True rep...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Hosea 6:4
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“and like the dew that passes away early”
“then they inquired after him. They returned and sought God earnestly.”
“Then believed they his words; they sang his praise.”
“'Behold”
“after they have escaped the defilement of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ”
“but endures for a while. When oppression or persecution arises because of the word”
“he saw the city and wept over it”
“But this people hath a revolting and a rebellious heart; they are revolted and gone.”
“and had done that which is right in my eyes”