Hosea 4:7
“As they were increased, so they sinned against me: therefore will I change their glory into shame.”
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Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
As they were increased, so they sinned against me,.... As the children of the priests increased and grew up, they sinned…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
As they were increased, so they sinned against Me - The “increase” may be, either in actual number or in wealth, power…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Will I change their glory into shame - As the idolaters at Dan and Bethel have changed my glory into the similitude of…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Hosea 4:6-11
God is here proceeding in his controversy both with the priests and with the people. The people were as those that…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921Hosea 4:7-10
Here the priests are referred to in the third person; they have been degraded from a great position; how sore must be…
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