Hosea 7:9

Strangers have devoured his strength, and he knoweth it not: yea, gray hairs are here and there upon him, yet he knoweth not.

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Other Translations for Hosea 7:9

BSB

Foreigners consume his strength, but he does not notice. Even his hair is streaked with gray, but he does not know.

AKJV

Strangers have devoured his strength, and he knows it not: yes, gray hairs are here and there on him, yet he knows not.

CPDV

Strangers have devoured his strength, and he did not know it. And grey hairs also have spread across him, and he is ignorant of it.

ERV

Strangers have devoured his strength, and he knoweth it not: yea, gray hairs are here and there upon him, and he knoweth it not.

NHEB

Strangers have devoured his strength, and he doesn't realize it. Indeed, gray hairs are here and there on him, and he doesn't realize it.

SMT

Strangers consumed his strength, and he knew not: also grayness of hair was sprinkled upon him, and he knew not.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Hosea 7:9

StrangersH2114VerbhavedevouredH398VerbhisstrengthH3581Noun MasculineandheknowethH3045VerbitnotyeagrayhairsH7872Noun FemininearehereandthereH2236VerbuponhimyetheknowethH3045Verbnot

Commentary for Hosea 7:9

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

Overview of Hosea 7:9

Summary

Foreigners drain resources while nation remains oblivious

Place

Ephraim

Event

Strangers consume strength

Estimated Time Period

c. 750 BC