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Hosea, 5

1. Hear this, you priests, listen, House of Israel, pay attention, royal House, for it is you who have justice in your care, but you have been a snare at Mizpah and a net outspread on Tabor.

1. Hear ye this, O priests; and hearken, ye house of Israel; and give ye ear, O house of the king; for judgment [is] toward you, because ye have been a snare on Mizpah, and a net spread upon Tabor.

2. They have dug the ditch deep at Shittim and so I am going to punish them all.

2. And the revolters are profound to make slaughter, though I [have been] a rebuker of them all.

3. Ephraim have I known, Israel is not hidden from me; and yet, Ephraim, you have played the whore, Israel is befouled.

3. I know Ephraim, and Israel is not hid from me: for now, O Ephraim, thou committest whoredom, [and] Israel is defiled.

4. Their deeds do not allow them to return to their God, since an urge to play the whore possesses them and they no longer know Yahweh.

4. They will not frame their doings to turn unto their God: for the spirit of whoredoms [is] in the midst of them, and they have not known the LORD.

5. Israel's arrogance is his accuser, the guilt of Israel and Ephraim is their undoing, Judah too will be undone with them.

5. And the pride of Israel doth testify to his face: therefore shall Israel and Ephraim fall in their iniquity; Judah also shall fall with them.

6. Though they go in search of Yahweh with their sheep and cattle, they will not find him; he has withdrawn from them.

6. They shall go with their flocks and with their herds to seek the LORD; but they shall not find [him]; he hath withdrawn himself from them.

7. They have betrayed Yahweh because they have fathered bastards; now the new moon will devour them and their fields.

7. They have dealt treacherously against the LORD: for they have begotten strange children: now shall a month devour them with their portions.

8. Sound the horn in Gibeah, the trumpet in Ramah, raise the war cry in Beth-Aven, 'We are behind you, Benjamin!'

8. Blow ye the cornet in Gibeah, [and] the trumpet in Ramah: cry aloud [at] Bethaven, after thee, O Benjamin.

9. When the day of punishment comes, Ephraim will be a wasteland; on the tribes of Israel I have pronounced certain doom.

9. Ephraim shall be desolate in the day of rebuke: among the tribes of Israel have I made known that which shall surely be.

10. The rulers of Judah act like men who move the boundary stone; I shall pour my wrath out on them like a flood.

10. The princes of Judah were like them that remove the bound: [therefore] I will pour out my wrath upon them like water.

11. Ephraim is oppressed, crushed by the sentence, for having deliberately followed a Lie.

11. Ephraim [is] oppressed [and] broken in judgment, because he willingly walked after the commandment.

12. Because of this, I shall be like ringworm for Ephraim and like gangrene for the House of Judah.

12. Therefore [will] I [be] unto Ephraim as a moth, and to the house of Judah as rottenness.

13. Once Ephraim realised that he was sick and Judah that he had an ulcer, Ephraim then went to Assyria, he sent messengers to the Great King; but he has no power to cure you or to heal you of your sore;

13. When Ephraim saw his sickness, and Judah [saw] his wound, then went Ephraim to the Assyrian, and sent to king Jareb: yet could he not heal you, nor cure you of your wound.

14. for I shall be like a lion to Ephraim, like a young lion to the House of Judah; I myself shall rend them, then go my way, shall carry them off, beyond hope of rescue.

14. For I [will be] unto Ephraim as a lion, and as a young lion to the house of Judah: I, [even] I, will tear and go away; I will take away, and none shall rescue [him].

15. I shall go back to my place until they confess their guilt and seek me, seek me eagerly in their distress.

15. I will go [and] return to my place, till they acknowledge their offence, and seek my face: in their affliction they will seek me early.



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Notas de rodapé:

5:1-2 - God's call to Israel's priests and leaders highlights their responsibility for the spiritual guidance of the people. Failure by these leaders to lead the people in faithfulness to God results in imminent judgment. The sin of the leadership is reflected in the behavior of the people (see also James 3:1 and Ezekiel 34:2-10).

5:3-4 - God observes that Israel's unfaithfulness is not just external, but internal, in the heart. Israel's sin is deep and can only be healed through genuine repentance and inner transformation (see also Jeremiah 17:9 and Matthew 15:19).

5:5-7 - Israel's approaching shame and destruction reflect the consequences of their turning away from God. Their pride and self-sufficiency led to their downfall, and now they face divine judgment (see also Isaiah 5:15 and Proverbs 16:18).

5:8-12 - God's judgment also extends to the tribes of Israel, especially Ephraim and Judah. Sincere repentance is the only solution, but the people still persist in their sins. This passage illustrates how Israel's internal divisions amplify the spiritual crisis (see also Isaiah 1:15 and Ezekiel 22:30).

5:13-15 - The Lord promises to withdraw from Israel until the people sincerely repent. Suffering and anguish are seen as means of leading the people to recognize their dependence on God and return to Him (see also Amos 5:6 and Jeremiah 29:12-14).

Versículos relacionados com Hosea, 5:

Hosea chapter 5 intensifies the accusations against Israel and Judah. How does failed leadership affect the entire nation? This penetrating text condemns religious and political leaders for leading the people astray. The chapter addresses topics such as religious hypocrisy, mistaken political alliances and the inevitability of divine judgment. Hosea 5 reveals God's frustration with the stubbornness of His people. Ponder with us five biblical passages that relate to the critical themes of this incisive chapter.

Matthew 23:27-28: "Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, hypocrites! You are like whitewashed tombs: beautiful on the outside, but inside they are full of the bones of the dead and all kinds of impurity. This is how you are: on the outside you appear righteous to the people, but on the inside you are full of hypocrisy and evil." - Jesus denounces the hypocrisy of religious leaders, in a similar way to Hosea's denunciation in Hosea 5.

Isaiah 29:13: "The Lord says, 'These people draw near to me with their mouth and honor me with their lips, but their heart is far from me. The worship they give me is made up only of rules taught by men'." - Isaiah criticizes superficial worship, a theme that also appears in Hosea 5.

Amos 5:21-24: "I detest and despise your religious festivals; I can't stand your assemblies. Even if you bring me burnt offerings and grain offerings, it will not please me. [...] Rather, let righteousness flow like a river, justice like an everlasting stream!" - Amos criticizes empty ritualism, a theme that echoes the message of Hosea 5 about the true nature of the worship that God desires.

Galatians 6:7: "Don't be fooled: God is not mocked. For whatever a man sows, that he will also reap." - Paul talks about the inevitable consequences of sin, a theme that also appears in Hosea 5 when God talks about the judgment of Israel.

Proverbs 15:3: "The eyes of the Lord are everywhere, closely watching the evil and the good." - This proverb reflects the theme of Hosea 5 about God's knowledge of his people's actions, both good and bad.

FAQ:

What does God say about Israel's leadership in Hosea 5?

God denounces Israel's leadership, including the priests and kings, for their corruption and lack of spiritual leadership, which leads to the people's downfall. (Hosea 5:1-7)

What is the punishment announced by God for Israel in Hosea 5?

God announces punishment and destruction for Israel because of their sin, which will result in shame and suffering if the people fail to repent. (Hosea 5:8-15)

What does the "weeping of Ephraim" in Hosea 5 mean?

The "weeping of Ephraim" symbolizes the false repentance and lamentations of Israel, who, despite suffering, still do not genuinely turn to God. (Hosea 5:11-15)

What does God desire for Israel in Hosea 5?

God desires Israel to acknowledge their guilt, repent, and seek His mercy, abandoning idolatry and returning to His way. (Hosea 5:14-15)

How does Israel's rebellion affect their relationship with God in Hosea 5?

Israel's rebellion creates an alienation from God, who hides Himself from them until they acknowledge their sin and seek genuine repentance. (Hosea 5:6-15)


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