Hosea 10:5

The inhabitants of Samaria shall fear because of the calves of Bethaven: for the people thereof shall mourn over it, and the priests thereof that rejoiced on it, for the glory thereof, because it is departed from it.

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Other Translations for Hosea 10:5

BSB
The people of Samaria will fear for the calf of Beth-aven. Indeed, its people will mourn with its idolatrous priests-those who rejoiced in its glory-for it has been taken from them into exile.
AKJV
The inhabitants of Samaria shall fear because of the calves of Bethaven: for the people thereof shall mourn over it, and the priests thereof that rejoiced on it, for the glory thereof, because it is departed from it.
CPDV
The inhabitants of Samaria have worshipped the calf of Bethaven. For the keepers of its temple, who had exulted over it in its glory, and its people, have mourned over it because it migrated from there.
ERV
The inhabitants of Samaria shall be in terror for the calves of Beth-aven: for the people thereof shall mourn over it, and the priests thereof that rejoiced over it, for the glory thereof, because it is departed from it.
NHEB
The inhabitants of Samaria will be in terror for the calves of Beth Aven; for its people will mourn over it, Along with its priests who rejoiced over it, for its glory, because it has departed from it.
SMT
For the calves of the house of vanity they shall fear dwelling in Shomeron: for his people mourned over it, and his priests will exult over it, for its glory, for it was removed from it.

Commentary for Hosea 10:5

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Overview of Hosea 10:5
Summary
Calf idols removed, bringing fear and mourning
Place
Samaria, Bethaven
Event
False gods removed from people
Estimated Time Period
c. 750 BC
Category
Judgment