Hosea 11:7

And my people are bent to backsliding from me: though they called them to the most High, none at all would exalt him.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Hosea 11:7

BSB

My people are bent on turning from Me. Though they call to the Most High, He will by no means exalt them.

AKJV

And my people are bent to backsliding from me: though they called them to the most High, none at all would exalt him.

CPDV

And my people will long for my return. But a yoke will be imposed on them together, which will not be taken away.

ERV

And my people are bent to backsliding from me: though they call them to him that is on high, none at all will exalt him.

NHEB

My people are determined to turn from me. Though they call to the Most High, he certainly won't exalt them.

SMT

And my people are bent to turning away from me: and they will call together to the Most High; he will not exalt them.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Hosea 11:7

AndmypeopleH5971Noun MasculinearebentH8511VerbtobackslidingH4878Noun FemininefrommethoughtheycalledH7121VerbthemtothemostHighH5920noneatallH3162wouldexaltH7311Verbhim

Commentary for Hosea 11:7

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

Overview of Hosea 11:7

Summary

People reject God despite prophetic call

Event

People refusing divine exhortation

Estimated Time Period

c. 750 BC