Hosea 5:4

They will not frame their doings to turn unto their God: for the spirit of whoredoms is in the midst of them, and they have not known the LORD.

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Other Translations for Hosea 5:4

BSB
Their deeds do not permit them to return to their God, for a spirit of prostitution is within them, and they do not know the LORD.
AKJV
They will not frame their doings to turn to their God: for the spirit of prostitutions is in the middle of them, and they have not known the LORD.
CPDV
They will not set their thoughts to return to their God, for the spirit of fornication is in the midst of them, and they have not known the Lord.
ERV
Their doings will not suffer them to turn unto their God: for the spirit of whoredom is within them, and they know not the LORD.
NHEB
Their deeds won't allow them to turn to their God; for the spirit of prostitution is within them, and they do not know the LORD.
SMT
They will not give their doings to turn back to their God, for the spirit of fornication is in the midst of them, and they knew not Jehovah.

Commentary for Hosea 5:4

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Overview of Hosea 5:4
Summary
Refusal to repent due to spiritual possession and ignorance
Place
Israel
Event
People refuse to turn toward God
Estimated Time Period
c. 750 BC
Category
Judgment