Hosea 7:1

When I heal Israel, the iniquity of Ephraim will be exposed, as well as the crimes of Samaria. For they practice deceit and thieves break in; bandits raid in the streets.

² But they fail to consider in their hearts that I remember all their evil. Now their deeds are all around them; they are before My face.

³ They delight the king with their evil, and the princes with their lies.

This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB: When I heal Israel, the iniquity of Ephraim will be exposed, as well as the crimes of Samaria. For they practice deceit and thieves break in; bandits raid in the streets.
KJV: When I would have healed Israel, then the iniquity of Ephraim was discovered, and the wickedness of Samaria: for they commit falsehood; and the thief cometh in, and the troop of robbers spoileth without.
WEB: When I would heal Israel, then the iniquity of Ephraim is uncovered, also the wickedness of Samaria; for they commit falsehood, and the thief enters in, and the gang of robbers ravages outside.
ASV: When I would heal Israel, then is the iniquity of Ephraim uncovered, and the wickedness of Samaria; for they commit falsehood, and the thief entereth in, and the troop of robbers ravageth without.
DARBY: When I would heal Israel, then the iniquity of Ephraim is discovered, and the wickedness of Samaria: for they practise falsehood; and the thief entereth in, [and] the troop of robbers assaileth without.
BLB: In My healing of Israel, the iniquity of Ephraim is uncovered, and the wickedness of Samaria; for they practice deceit, and a thief comes [in]; bandits raid in the street.

ÅB: Når jeg vil lege Israel, da åpenbares Efra'ims misgjerning og Samarias ondskap; for de farer med svik, og tyver bryter seg inn, og røverskarer plyndrer utenfor.
OTB: Når jeg ville helbrede Israel,
Blir Efraims skyld avdekket,
Og Samarias onde gjerninger,
For de praktiserer bedrag;
Tyven kommer inn,
En flokk av røvere angriper utenfor,
B1930: Når jeg vil læge Israel, da åpenbares Efra'ims misgjerning og Samarias ondskap; for de farer med svik, og tyver bryter sig inn, og røverskarer plyndrer utenfor.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

Hosea 7:13
Woe to them, for they have strayed from Me! Destruction to them, for they have rebelled against Me! Though I would redeem them, they speak lies against Me.
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Micah 7:3–7
Both hands are skilled at evil; the prince and the judge demand a bribe. When the powerful utters his evil desire, they all conspire together.
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Hosea 6:4
What shall I do with you, O Ephraim ? What shall I do with you, O Judah? For your loyalty is like a morning mist, like the early dew that vanishes.
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Luke 13:34
O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children together as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling!
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Jeremiah 9:2–6
If only I had a traveler’s lodge in the wilderness, I would abandon my people and depart from them, for they are all adulterers, a crowd of faithless people.
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Hosea 4:2
Cursing and lying, murder and stealing, and adultery are rampant; one act of bloodshed follows another.
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Matthew 23:37
O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling!
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Luke 19:42
and said, “If only you had known on this day what would bring you peace! But now it is hidden from your eyes.
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