Hosea 8:11

Because Ephraim hath made many altars to sin, altars shall be unto him to sin.

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Other Translations for Hosea 8:11

BSB
Though Ephraim multiplied the altars for sin, they became his altars for sinning.
AKJV
Because Ephraim has made many altars to sin, altars shall be to him to sin.
CPDV
For Ephraim multiplied altars to sin, and sanctuaries have become an offense for him.
ERV
Because Ephraim hath multiplied altars to sin, altars have been unto him to sin.
NHEB
Because Ephraim has multiplied altars for sinning, they became for him altars for sinning.
SMT
Because Ephraim multiplied altars to sin, altars were to him to sin.

Commentary for Hosea 8:11

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Hosea 8:11
Summary
Multiplied altars for sin perpetuate spiritual defilement
Place
Ephraim
Event
Altars multiply for sin
Estimated Time Period
c. 750 BC
Category
Judgment