Hosea 4:2

By swearing, and lying, and killing, and stealing, and committing adultery, they break out, and blood toucheth blood.

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Other Translations for Hosea 4:2

BSB
Cursing and lying, murder and stealing, and adultery are rampant; one act of bloodshed follows another.
AKJV
By swearing, and lying, and killing, and stealing, and committing adultery, they break out, and blood touches blood.
CPDV
Slander, and lying, and killing, and theft, and adultery have overflowed, and bloodshed has brought more bloodshed.
ERV
There is nought but swearing and breaking faith, and killing, and stealing, and committing adultery; they break out, and blood toucheth blood.
NHEB
There is cursing, lying, murder, stealing, and committing adultery; they break boundaries, and bloodshed causes bloodshed.
SMT
Swearing and lying, and breaking in pieces, and stealing and committing adultery, they broke forth; and bloods touched upon bloods.

Commentary for Hosea 4:2

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Overview of Hosea 4:2
Summary
Catalog of widespread immoral conduct and violence
Place
Israel
Event
Description of societal corruption
Estimated Time Period
c. 750 BC
Category
Judgment