Hosea 11:2

As they called them, so they went from them: they sacrificed unto Baalim, and burned incense to graven images.

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Other Translations for Hosea 11:2

BSB

But the more I called Israel, the farther they departed from Me. They sacrificed to the Baals and burned incense to carved images.

AKJV

As they called them, so they went from them: they sacrificed to Baalim, and burned incense to graven images.

CPDV

They called them, and so they departed before their face. They offered victims to the Baals, and they sacrificed to graven images.

ERV

As they called them, so they went from them: they sacrificed unto the Baalim, and burned incense to graven images.

NHEB

As I called them, the farther they went from me. They sacrificed to the Baals, and burned incense to engraved images.

SMT

They called to them, thus they went from them: they will sacrifice to the Baals, and to the carved images they will burn incense.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Hosea 11:2

AstheycalledH7121VerbthemsotheywentH1980VerbfromthemH6440Noun MasculinetheysacrificedH2076VerbuntoBaalimH1168andburnedincenseH6999togravenimagesH6456Noun Masculine

Commentary for Hosea 11:2

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Hosea 11:2

Summary

Israel abandoned God for idolatry

Event

Israel turning to false gods

Estimated Time Period

c. 750 BC