Hosea 11:6

And the sword shall abide on his cities, and shall consume his branches, and devour them, because of their own counsels.

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Other Translations for Hosea 11:6

BSB
A sword will flash through their cities; it will destroy the bars of their gates and consume them in their own plans.
AKJV
And the sword shall abide on his cities, and shall consume his branches, and devour them, because of their own counsels.
CPDV
The sword has begun in his cities, and it will consume his elect and devour their heads.
ERV
And the sword shall fall upon his cities, and shall consume his bars, and devour them, because of their own counsels.
NHEB
The sword will fall on their cities, and will destroy the bars of their gates, and will put an end to their plans.
SMT
And the sword was polished in his cities, and it consumed his branches, and devoured from their counsels.

Commentary for Hosea 11:6

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Hosea 11:6
Summary
Military violence will consume cities
Event
War destroying population centers
Estimated Time Period
c. 750 BC
Category
Judgment