Hosea 4:9

And there shall be, like people, like priest: and I will punish them for their ways, and reward them their doings.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Hosea 4:9

BSB

And it shall be like people, like priest. I will punish both of them for their ways and repay them for their deeds.

AKJV

And there shall be, like people, like priest: and I will punish them for their ways, and reward them their doings.

CPDV

And, just as it is with the people, so will it be with the priest; and I will visit their ways upon them, and I will repay them for their intentions.

ERV

And it shall be, like people, like priest: and I will punish them for their ways, and will reward them their doings.

NHEB

It will be, like people, like priest; and I will punish them for their ways, and will repay them for their deeds.

SMT

And it was as the people so the priest: and I reviewed upon them their way; and their doings I will turn back to them.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Hosea 4:9

AndthereshallbelikepeopleH5971Noun MasculinelikepriestH3548Noun MasculineandIwillpunishH6485VerbthemfortheirwaysH1870Noun MasculineandrewardH7725VerbthemtheirdoingsH4611Noun Masculine

Commentary for Hosea 4:9

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

Overview of Hosea 4:9

Summary

Parallel judgment for priests and people alike

Place

Israel

Event

Judgment on leaders and followers

Estimated Time Period

c. 750 BC