Hosea 9:8
“The watchman of Ephraim was with my God: but the prophet is a snare of a fowler in all his ways, and hatred in the house of his God.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
They have deeply corrupted themselves, as in the days of Gibeah,.... Not the false prophets and watchmen only; but…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The watchman of Ephraim was with my God - These words may well contrast the office of the true prophet with the false.…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
The watchman of Ephraim - The true prophet, was with - faithful to, God.
The prophet - The false prophet is the snare of…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Hosea 9:7-10
For their further awakening, it is here threatened,
I. That the destruction spoken of shall come speedily. They shall…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
The watchman of Ephraim was with my God Rather, is with my God. There is a various reading -his God" (so also Rashi),…
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