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Hosea 8:9 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Hosea 8:9 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Hosea chapter 8 verse 9 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For they are gone up to Assyria, a wild ass alone by himself: Ephraim hath hired lovers. lovers: Heb. loves”
Hosea 8:9 (KJV)
Commentary on Hosea 8:9
For they are gone up to Assyria, a wild ass alone by himself: Ephraim hath hired lovers. Hosea uses vivid imagery to condemn Israel's (Ephraim's) foolish foreign policy and spiritual adultery. "Gone up to Assyria" (alah, עָלָה) indicates Israel's political maneuvering, seeking alliance with the very empire that would destroy them (2 Kings 15:19-20; 17:3-6). This policy betrayed both political stupidity and covenant unfaithfulness, trusting Assyria instead of God.The metaphor "wild ass alone by himself" (pere boded lo, פֶּרֶא בֹּדֵד לוֹ) is deeply insulting. The wild donkey (pere, also used in ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Hosea 8:9
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“that snuffs up the wind in her desire; in her occasion who can turn her away? all those who seek her will not weary themselves; in her month they shall find her.”
“and bribe them”
“of the lioness and the lion”
“that his hand might be with him to confirm the kingdom in his hand.”
“and chases the east wind. He continually multiplies lies and desolation. They make a covenant with Assyria”
“'I will go after my lovers”
“and no one will deliver her out of my hand.”