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Hosea 8:11 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Hosea 8:11 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Hosea chapter 8 verse 11 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Because Ephraim hath made many altars to sin, altars shall be unto him to sin.”
Hosea 8:11 (KJV)
Commentary on Hosea 8:11
Multiplying altars for sin: 'Because Ephraim hath made many altars to sin, altars shall be unto him to sin.' The irony: multiplying מִזְבְּחוֹת (mizbechot, altars) לַחֲטֹא (lachato, to sin/for sin), they become לְחֵטְא (lechet, for sinning). Intended for atonement, they multiply transgression. More religion produces more guilt when heart is wrong. Jesus similarly condemned Pharisaic multiplication of traditions (Matthew 15:1-9). Proliferating religious activity apart from genuine faith compounds rather than removes sin. Only Christ's once-for-all sacrifice truly atones (Hebrews 10:10-14); mult...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Hosea 8:11
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“surely they are worthless. In Gilgal they sacrifice bulls. Indeed”
“the work of men's hands”
“neither you nor your fathers; and there shall you serve other gods day and night; for I will show you no favor.”
“the sin of Israel”
“whose engraved images exceeded those of Jerusalem and of Samaria;”
“they have adorned their sacred stones.”