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Hosea 7:16 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Hosea 7:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Hosea chapter 7 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“They return, but not to the most High: they are like a deceitful bow: their princes shall fall by the sword for the rage of their tongue: this shall be their derision in the land of Egypt.”
Hosea 7:16 (KJV)
Commentary on Hosea 7:16
Returning to nothing: 'They return, but not to the most High: they are like a deceitful bow: their princes shall fall by the sword for the rage of their tongue: this shall be their derision in the land of Egypt.' They turn (שׁוּב, shuv) but not עַל (al, to/toward) Most High—turning without destination, reform without repentance. The simile: like רְמִיָּה קֶשֶׁת (remiyyah qeshet, deceitful/slack bow)—weapon failing when needed, arrow missing mark. Leaders fall by sword because of tongue's rage (זַעַם לְשׁוֹנָם, za'am leshonam)—arrogant speech against God or deceitful diplomacy. Egypt mocks them...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Hosea 7:16
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“and dealt treacherously like their fathers. They were turned aside like a deceitful bow.”
“and they will eat unclean food in Assyria.”
“which is deep and large; you will be ridiculed and held in derision; it contains much.”
“They set their mouth against the heavens”
“With our tongue we will prevail. Our lips are our own. Who is lord over us?”
“they will give account of it in the day of judgment.”
“behold”
“where they went”
“but only in pretense”
“and Judah is fallen; because their tongue and their doings are against Yahweh”