King James Version

What Does Hosea 9:2 Mean?

“The floor and the winepress shall not feed them, and the new wine shall fail in her. winepress: or, winefat”

Context

Rejoice not, O Israel, for joy, as other people: for thou hast gone a whoring from thy God, thou hast loved a reward upon every cornfloor . upon: or, in, etc

The floor and the winepress shall not feed them, and the new wine shall fail in her. winepress: or, winefat

They shall not dwell in the LORD'S land; but Ephraim shall return to Egypt, and they shall eat unclean things in Assyria.

They shall not offer wine offerings to the LORD, neither shall they be pleasing unto him: their sacrifices shall be unto them as the bread of mourners; all that eat thereof shall be polluted: for their bread for their soul shall not come into the house of the LORD.

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Commentary

Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers

(2) **Winepress**.—Read *wine-vat* (with margin), into which the *tîrôsh,* new wine (“ grape-juice “), flowed from the winepress. (Comp. Isaiah 5:2.) For “fail in her” read *deceive her,* with LXX. and Vulgate.

Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.

Historical Context

This verse is found in the book of Hosea. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.

Theological Significance

Hosea 9:2 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.