Hosea 13:2

Old Testament • 16 words with Strong's data

"And now they sin more and more, and have made them molten images of their silver, and idols according to their own understanding, all of it the work of the craftsmen: they say of them, Let the men that sacrifice kiss the calves."

Word-by-Word Analysis

And now they

חַטָּאָה

chaṭṭâʼâh

H2403

an offence (sometimes habitual sinfulness), and its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, or expiation; also (concretely) an offender

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more and more and have

עָשָׂה

ʻâsâh

H6213

to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

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them

מַסֵּכָה

maççêkâh

H4541

properly, a pouring over, i.e. fusion of metal (especially a cast image); by implication, a libation, i.e. league; concretely a coverlet (as if poured...

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פְּסִיל

pᵉçîyl

H6456

an idol

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of their

כֶּסֶף

keçeph

H3701

silver (from its pale color); by implication, money

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and

גִּלּוּל

gillûwl

H1544

properly, a log (as round); by implication, an idol

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פֶּה

peh

H6310

the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with prepos...

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to their own

תָּבוּן

tâbûwn

H8394

intelligence; by implication, an argument; by extension, caprice

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all of it the

מַעֲשֶׂה

maʻăseh

H4639

an action (good or bad); generally, a transaction; abstractly, activity; by implication, a product (specifically, a poem) or (generally) property

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of the

חֲרָשִׁים

Chărâshîym

H2798

mechanics, the name of a valley in Jerusalem

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they

אָמַר

ʼâmar

H559

to say (used with great latitude)

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of them

שָׁאַר

shâʼar

H7604

properly, to swell up, i.e. be (causatively, make) redundant

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the

אֱנוֹשׁ

ʼĕnôwsh

H582

a man in general (singly or collectively)

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that

זֶבַח

zebach

H2077

properly, a slaughter, i.e. the flesh of an animal; by implication, a sacrifice (the victim or the act)

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נָשַׁק

nâshaq

H5401

to kiss, literally or figuratively (touch); also (as a mode of attachment), to equip with weapons

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the

עֵגֶל

ʻêgel

H5695

a (male) calf (as frisking round), especially one nearly grown (i.e. a steer)

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Key Terms in This Verse

craftsmen H2798

חֲרָשִׁים Chărâshîym

mechanics, the name of a valley in Jerusalem

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calves H5695

עֵגֶל ʻêgel

a (male) calf (as frisking round), especially one nearly grown (i.e. a steer)

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kiss H5401

נָשַׁק nâshaq

to kiss, literally or figuratively (touch); also (as a mode of attachment), to equip with weapons

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molten H4541

מַסֵּכָה maççêkâh

properly, a pouring over, i.e. fusion of metal (especially a cast image); by implication, a libation, i.e. league; concretely a coverlet (as if poured out)

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images H6456

פְּסִיל pᵉçîyl

an idol

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idols H1544

גִּלּוּל gillûwl

properly, a log (as round); by implication, an idol

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understanding H8394

תָּבוּן tâbûwn

intelligence; by implication, an argument; by extension, caprice

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sacrifice H2077

זֶבַח zebach

properly, a slaughter, i.e. the flesh of an animal; by implication, a sacrifice (the victim or the act)

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silver H3701

כֶּסֶף keçeph

silver (from its pale color); by implication, money

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work H4639

מַעֲשֶׂה maʻăseh

an action (good or bad); generally, a transaction; abstractly, activity; by implication, a product (specifically, a poem) or (generally) property

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Cross References

Isaiah 46:6 cross-reference

They lavish gold out of the bag, and weigh silver in the balance, and hire a goldsmith; and he maketh it a god: they fall down, yea, they worship.

1 Kings 19:18 cross-reference

Yet I have left me seven thousand in Israel, all the knees which have not bowed unto Baal, and every mouth which hath not kissed him.

Hosea 2:8 cross-reference

For she did not know that I gave her corn, and wine, and oil, and multiplied her silver and gold, which they prepared for Baal.

Jeremiah 10:4 cross-reference

They deck it with silver and with gold; they fasten it with nails and with hammers, that it move not.

2 Timothy 3:13 cross-reference

But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived.

Romans 11:4 cross-reference

But what saith the answer of God unto him? I have reserved to myself seven thousand men, who have not bowed the knee to the image of Baal.

Numbers 32:14 cross-reference

And, behold, ye are risen up in your fathers’ stead, an increase of sinful men, to augment yet the fierce anger of the LORD toward Israel.

2 Chronicles 28:13 cross-reference

And said unto them, Ye shall not bring in the captives hither: for whereas we have offended against the LORD already, ye intend to add more to our sins and to our trespass: for our trespass is great, ...

Isaiah 46:8 cross-reference

Remember this, and shew yourselves men: bring it again to mind, O ye transgressors.

Hosea 11:6 cross-reference

And the sword shall abide on his cities, and shall consume his branches, and devour them, because of their own counsels.

Romans 2:5 cross-reference

But after thy hardness and impenitent heart treasurest up unto thyself wrath against the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God;

Hosea 8:4 cross-reference

They have set up kings, but not by me: they have made princes, and I knew it not: of their silver and their gold have they made them idols, that they may be cut off.

1 Samuel 10:1 cross-reference

Then Samuel took a vial of oil, and poured it upon his head, and kissed him, and said, Is it not because the LORD hath anointed thee to be captain over his inheritance?

Hosea 10:1 cross-reference

Israel is an empty vine, he bringeth forth fruit unto himself: according to the multitude of his fruit he hath increased the altars; according to the goodness of his land they have made goodly images.

2 Chronicles 33:23 cross-reference

And humbled not himself before the LORD, as Manasseh his father had humbled himself; but Amon trespassed more and more.

Isaiah 45:20 cross-reference

Assemble yourselves and come; draw near together, ye that are escaped of the nations: they have no knowledge that set up the wood of their graven image, and pray unto a god that cannot save.

Isaiah 1:5 cross-reference

Why should ye be stricken any more? ye will revolt more and more: the whole head is sick, and the whole heart faint.

Psalm 2:12 cross-reference

Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him.

Isaiah 30:1 cross-reference

Woe to the rebellious children, saith the LORD, that take counsel, but not of me; and that cover with a covering, but not of my spirit, that they may add sin to sin:

Hosea 8:6 cross-reference

For from Israel was it also: the workman made it; therefore it is not God: but the calf of Samaria shall be broken in pieces.

Jeremiah 10:8 cross-reference

But they are altogether brutish and foolish: the stock is a doctrine of vanities.

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