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Hosea 7:9 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Hosea 7:9 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Hosea chapter 7 verse 9 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Strangers have devoured his strength, and he knoweth it not: yea, gray hairs are here and there upon him, yet he knoweth not. here: Heb. sprinkled”
Hosea 7:9 (KJV)
Commentary on Hosea 7:9
Unrecognized decline: 'Strangers have devoured his strength, and he knoweth it not: yea, gray hairs are here and there upon him, yet he knoweth not.' Israel's strength consumed by foreigners (זָרִים, zarim)—tribute payments, territorial losses, cultural influence—yet אֵינֶנּוּ יֹדֵעַ (einennu yodea, he knows not). Similarly, premature aging (gray hairs, שֵׂיבָה, seivah) signals decline, yet awareness lacking. This describes spiritual delusion: obvious deterioration invisible to those experiencing it. Pride blinds to reality (Revelation 3:17: 'knowest not that thou art wretched'). Only divine r...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Hosea 7:9
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“and they will reap the whirlwind. He has no standing grain. The stalk will yield no head. If it does yield”
“and they are hidden in prisons. They have become a prey”
“But Hazael king of Syria oppressed Israel all the days of Jehoahaz.”
“and it is desolate”
“and he delivered them into the hand of Hazael king of Syria”
“They have stricken me”
“that his hand might be with him to confirm the kingdom in his hand.”
“and no man lays it to heart; and merciful men are taken away”