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Osée, 10

1. Israël était une vigne féconde, Qui rendait beaucoup de fruits. Plus ses fruits étaient abondants, Plus il a multiplié les autels; Plus son pays était prospère, Plus il a embelli les statues.

1. vitis frondosa Israël fructus adæquatus est ei secundum multitudinem fructus sui multiplicavit altaria juxta ubertatem terræ suæ exuberavit simulacris

2. Leur coeur est partagé: ils vont en porter la peine. L`Éternel renversera leurs autels, détruira leurs statues.

2. divisum est cor eorum nunc interibunt ipse confringet simulacra eorum depopulabitur aras eorum

3. Et bientôt ils diront: Nous n`avons point de roi, Car nous n`avons pas craint l`Éternel; Et le roi, que pourrait-il faire pour nous?

3. quia nunc dicent non est rex nobis non enim timemus Dominum et rex quid faciet nobis

4. Ils prononcent des paroles vaines, des serments faux, Lorsqu`ils concluent une alliance: Aussi le châtiment germera, comme une plante vénéneuse Dans les sillons des champs.

4. loquimini verba visionis inutilis et ferietis fœdus et germinabit quasi amaritudo judicium super sulcos agri

5. Les habitants de Samarie seront consternés au sujet des veaux de Beth Aven; Le peuple mènera deuil sur l`idole, Et ses prêtres trembleront pour elle, Pour sa gloire, qui va disparaître du milieu d`eux.

5. vaccas Bethaven coluerunt habitatores Samariæ quia luxit super eum populus ejus et æditui ejus super eum exultaverunt in gloria ejus quia migravit ab eo

6. Elle sera transportée en Assyrie, Pour servir de présent au roi Jareb. La confusion saisira Éphraïm, Et Israël aura honte de ses desseins.

6. siquidem et ipse in Assur delatus est munus regi ultori confusio Ephraim capiet et confundetur Israël in voluntate sua

7. C`est en fait de Samarie, de son roi, Comme de l`écume à la surface des eaux.

7. transire fecit Samaria regem suum quasi spumam super faciem aquæ

8. Les hauts lieux de Beth Aven, où Israël a péché, seront détruits; L`épine et la ronce croîtront sur leurs autels. Ils diront aux montagnes: Couvrez-nous! Et aux collines: Tombez sur nous!

8. et disperdentur excelsa idoli peccatum Israël lappa et tribulus ascendet super aras eorum et dicent montibus operite nos et collibus cadite super nos

9. Depuis les jours de Guibea tu as péché, Israël! Là ils restèrent debout, La guerre contre les méchants ne les atteignit pas à Guibea.

9. ex diebus Gabaa peccavit Israël ibi steterunt non conprehendet eos in Gabaa prœlium super filios iniquitatis

10. Je les châtierai à mon gré, Et des peuples s`assembleront contre eux, Quand on les enchaînera pour leur double iniquité.

10. juxta desiderium meum corripiam eos congregabuntur super eos populi cum corripientur propter duas iniquitates suas

11. Éphraïm est une génisse dressée, et qui aime à fouler le grain, Mais je m`approcherai de son beau cou; J`attellerai Éphraïm, Juda labourera, Jacob hersera.

11. Ephraim vitula docta diligere trituram et ego transivi super pulchritudinem colli ejus ascendam super Ephraim arabit Judas confringet sibi sulcos Jacob

12. Semez selon la justice, moissonnez selon la miséricorde, Défrichez-vous un champ nouveau! Il est temps de chercher l`Éternel, Jusqu`à ce qu`il vienne, et répande pour vous la justice.

12. seminate vobis in justitia metite in ore misericordiæ innovate vobis novale tempus autem requirendi Dominum cum venerit qui docebit vos justitiam

13. Vous avez cultivé le mal, moissonné l`iniquité, Mangé le fruit du mensonge; Car tu as eu confiance dans ta voie, Dans le nombre de tes vaillants hommes.

13. arastis impietatem iniquitatem messuistis comedistis frugem mendacii quia confisus es in viis tuis in multitudine fortium tuorum

14. Il s`élèvera un tumulte parmi ton peuple, Et toutes tes forteresses seront détruites, Comme fut détruite Schalman Beth Arbel, Au jour de la guerre, Où la mère fut écrasée avec les enfants.

14. consurget tumultus in populo tuo et omnes munitiones tuæ vastabuntur sicut vastatus est Salman a domo ejus qui judicavit Baal in die prœlii matre super filios adlisa

15. Voilà ce que vous attirera Béthel, A cause de votre extrême méchanceté, Vienne l`aurore, et c`en est fait du roi d`Israël.

15. sic fecit vobis Bethel a facie malitiæ nequitiarum vestrarum



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Footnotes:

10:1-2 - Israel's corruption is compared to a vineyard that produced adulterated fruit. The people, who should have been faithful to God, became idolatrous and deceitful. Israel's duplicity is the reason for their separation from God and the promise of judgment (see also Jeremiah 2:21 and Ezekiel 22:25-27).

10:3-6 - Israel is described as a nation that, faced with oppression, seeks a solution in false hopes and its own strength. Dependence on idols is a major flaw that will lead to the destruction of the kingdom (see also Psalm 115:4-8 and Isaiah 30:1-3).

10:7-10 - Israel's destruction is imminent, with the king being taken into exile and the nation suffering divine punishment. The people are being punished for their rebellion, and God laments their destruction, but justice is necessary because of their unfaithfulness (see also Amos 6:7 and Jeremiah 22:18-19).

10:11-12 - God calls Israel to repentance, comparing them to a land in need of righteousness. He calls the people to cultivate righteousness and turn to Him so that they can be restored (see also Joel 2:12-13 and Matthew 7:16-20).

10:13-15 - Israel's sin is compared to a deep wound, and the people will continue to be punished until they repent. God's judgment is inevitable, but if the people turn to Him, there will be restoration (see also Amos 4:12-13 and Jeremiah 31:18-20).

Verses related to Osée, 10:

Hosea chapter 10 compares Israel to a fruitless vineyard. How can prosperity lead to spiritual decay? This incisive text uses agricultural metaphors to illustrate the coming judgment. The chapter addresses themes such as idolatry, false security, and the need to seek justice. Hosea 10 emphasizes that the spiritual harvest depends on what is sown. Consider with us five biblical passages that relate to the crucial themes of this cautionary chapter.

Matthew 3:10: "The ax has already been placed at the root of the trees, and every tree that does not bear good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire." - It reflects the impending judgment described in Hosea 10:2-3.

James 3:18: "Those who sow in peace reap the fruits of righteousness." - Contrasts with Hosea 10:12-13, where Israel is accused of sowing injustice.

Luke 23:30: "Then they will say to the mountains, 'Fall on us!' and to the hills: 'Cover us!'" - It directly quotes Hosea 10:8, applying it to the context of the final judgment.

1 Samuel 15:22: "But Samuel replied, 'Does the Lord have as much delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as in obeying his word? Obedience is better than sacrifice, and submission is better than the fat of rams.'" - It echoes the theme of Hosea 10:12 about the importance of obedience over ritual.

Galatians 4:19: "My children, I am again suffering birth pains because of you, until Christ is formed in you." - It may be compared with the agricultural image of Hosea 10:11, where Ephraim is compared to a trained heifer.

FAQ:

What does "Ephraim is a vineyard laden with fruit" mean?

The expression indicates that in the past Israel (Ephraim) had prosperity, but now, because of their idolatry, the fruits are withering and God's blessing is moving away. (Hosea 10:1)

Why does God say that "Ephraim has given himself over to his idol"?

God reveals that Ephraim (Israel) gave themselves completely to idolatry, rejecting allegiance to the Lord and following pagan practices, which resulted in their ruin. (Hosea 10:5-6)

What does "Sow to yourselves in righteousness" mean?

God calls Israel to sow righteousness, which means acting in accordance with His will, practicing righteousness and seeking peace, so that they may reap blessings rather than destruction. (Hosea 10:12)

What does the destruction of Beth-aven symbolize for Israel?

The destruction of Beth-aven symbolizes the end of idolatry and false worship in Israel, showing that God rejects all forms of false worship that bring destruction. (Hosea 10:5-8)

Why does God promise that Israel will be conquered by enemies?

God announces the conquest of Israel by its enemies as a consequence of its unfaithfulness and sin. They will be punished for their lack of repentance and their persistence in evil. (Hosea 10:9-11)


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