Hosea 4:18

"Ephraim is joined to idols. Leave him alone!"

Key Reflection

"Ephraim is joined to idols. Leave him alone!" (Hosea 4:18) illustrates the deep spiritual bond between Ephraim and their pagan worship, indicating a state of stubborn adherence to false gods despite warnings. The command to "leave him alone" suggests a divine resignation to the people's stubbornness and the inevitability of their judgment.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Their drink is sour -Literally, “turned,” as we say of milk. So Isaiah says, “Thy silver is become dross; thy wine is mingled,” i. e., adulterated, “with water”Isaiah 1:22; and our lord speaks of “salt which had lost its savor.” The wine or the salt, when once turned or become insipid, is spoiled, irrecoverably, as we speak of “dead wine.” They had lost all their life, and taste of goodness.

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