Hosea 5:3

I know Ephraim, and Israel is not hid from me: for now, O Ephraim, thou committest whoredom, and Israel is defiled.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Hosea 5:3

BSB

I know all about Ephraim, and Israel is not hidden from Me. For now, O Ephraim, you have turned to prostitution; Israel is defiled.

AKJV

I know Ephraim, and Israel is not hid from me: for now, O Ephraim, you commit prostitution, and Israel is defiled.

CPDV

I know Ephraim, and Israel has not been hidden from me, yet now Ephraim has committed fornication, and Israel has been contaminated.

ERV

I know Ephraim, and Israel is not hid from me: for now, O Ephraim, thou hast committed whoredom, Israel is defiled.

NHEB

I know Ephraim, and Israel is not hidden from me; for now, Ephraim, you have played the prostitute. Israel is defiled.

SMT

I knew Ephraim and Israel were not hid from me: for now thou didst commit fornication, O Ephraim; Israel was deified.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Hosea 5:3

IknowH3045Verb EphraimH669Proper Name MasculineandIsraelH3478Proper Name MasculineisnothidH3582VerbfrommefornowOEphraimH669Proper Name MasculinethoucommittestwhoredomH2181VerbandIsraelH3478Proper Name MasculineisdefiledH2930Verb

Commentary for Hosea 5:3

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

Overview of Hosea 5:3

Summary

Divine knowledge of hidden spiritual unfaithfulness and defilement

Place

Ephraim, Israel

Event

God's knowledge of secret sins

Estimated Time Period

c. 750 BC