Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Ephraim will be laid waste on the day of reckoning. Among the tribes of Israel I proclaim what is certain. New Living Translation One thing is certain, Israel: On your day of punishment, you will become a heap of rubble. English Standard Version Ephraim shall become a desolation in the day of punishment; among the tribes of Israel I make known what is sure. Berean Standard Bible Ephraim will be laid waste on the day of rebuke. Among the tribes of Israel I proclaim what is certain. King James Bible Ephraim shall be desolate in the day of rebuke: among the tribes of Israel have I made known that which shall surely be. New King James Version Ephraim shall be desolate in the day of rebuke; Among the tribes of Israel I make known what is sure. New American Standard Bible Ephraim will become a desolation in the day of rebuke; Among the tribes of Israel I make known what is trustworthy. NASB 1995 Ephraim will become a desolation in the day of rebuke; Among the tribes of Israel I declare what is sure. NASB 1977 Ephraim will become a desolation in the day of rebuke; Among the tribes of Israel I declare what is sure. Legacy Standard Bible Ephraim will become a desolation in the day of reproof; Among the tribes of Israel I will make known what is true. Amplified Bible Ephraim will become a desolation in the day of rebuke; Among the tribes of Israel I declare what is certain. Christian Standard Bible Ephraim will become a desolation on the day of punishment; I announce what is certain among the tribes of Israel. Holman Christian Standard Bible Ephraim will become a desolation on the day of punishment; I announce what is certain among the tribes of Israel. American Standard Version Ephraim shall become a desolation in the day of rebuke: among the tribes of Israel have I made known that which shall surely be. Contemporary English Version I, the LORD, will punish and wipe out Israel. This is my solemn promise to every tribe of Israel. English Revised Version Ephraim shall become a desolation in the day of rebuke: among the tribes of Israel have I made known that which shall surely be. GOD'S WORD® Translation Ephraim will become a wasteland when the time for punishment comes. I will make the truth known among the tribes of Israel. Good News Translation The day of punishment is coming, and Israel will be ruined. People of Israel, this will surely happen! International Standard Version Ephraim will be desolate when it is rebuked. I have made known among the tribes of Israel what will surely come about. NET Bible Ephraim will be ruined in the day of judgment! What I am declaring to the tribes of Israel will certainly take place! New Heart English Bible Ephraim will become a desolation in the day of rebuke. Among the tribes of Israel, I have made known that which will surely be. Webster's Bible Translation Ephraim shall be desolate in the day of rebuke: among the tribes of Israel have I made known that which shall surely be. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleEphraim will be laid waste on the day of rebuke. Among the tribes of Israel I proclaim what is certain. World English Bible Ephraim will become a desolation in the day of rebuke. Among the tribes of Israel, I have made known that which will surely be. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionEphraim is for a desolation in a day of reproof, "" I have made known a sure thing among the tribes of Israel. Young's Literal Translation Ephraim is for a desolation in a day of reproof, Among the tribes of Israel I have made known a sure thing. Smith's Literal Translation Ephraim shall be for desolation in the day of chastisement: in the tribes of Israel I made known the faithful thing. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleEphraim shall be in desolation in the day of rebuke: among the tribes of Israel I have shewn that which shall surely be. Catholic Public Domain Version Ephraim will be in desolation on the day of correction, for within the tribes of Israel, I have revealed faith. New American Bible Ephraim shall become a wasteland on the day of punishment: Among the tribes of Israel I announce what is sure to be. New Revised Standard Version Ephraim shall become a desolation in the day of punishment; among the tribes of Israel I declare what is sure. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleEphraim shall be desolate in the clay of rebuke; among the tribes of Israel I have made known that which shall surely be. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Aphreim shall be for destruction in the day of reproof; in the tribes of Israel I have made known faithfulness OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Ephraim shall be desolate in the day of rebuke; Among the tribes of Israel do I make known that which shall surely be. Brenton Septuagint Translation Ephraim has come to nought in the days of reproof: in the tribes of Israel I have shown faithful dealings. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context God's Judgment on Israel and Judah…8Blow the ram’s horn in Gibeah, the trumpet in Ramah; raise the battle cry in Beth-aven: Lead on, O Benjamin! 9Ephraim will be laid waste on the day of rebuke. Among the tribes of Israel I proclaim what is certain. 10The princes of Judah are like those who move boundary stones; I will pour out My fury upon them like water.… Cross References Isaiah 7:8 For the head of Aram is Damascus, and the head of Damascus is Rezin. Within sixty-five years Ephraim will be shattered as a people. Amos 5:2 “Fallen is Virgin Israel, never to rise again. She lies abandoned on her land, with no one to raise her up.” 2 Kings 17:6 In the ninth year of Hoshea, the king of Assyria captured Samaria and carried away the Israelites to Assyria, where he settled them in Halah, in Gozan by the Habor River, and in the cities of the Medes. Isaiah 28:1-3 Woe to the majestic crown of Ephraim’s drunkards, to the fading flower of his glorious splendor, set on the summit above the fertile valley, the pride of those overcome by wine. / Behold, the Lord has one who is strong and mighty. Like a hailstorm or destructive tempest, like a driving rain or flooding downpour, he will smash that crown to the ground. / The majestic crown of Ephraim’s drunkards will be trampled underfoot. Jeremiah 7:15 And I will cast you out of My presence, just as I have cast out all your brothers, all the descendants of Ephraim. Hosea 9:3 They will not remain in the land of the LORD; Ephraim will return to Egypt and eat unclean food in Assyria. Hosea 8:8 Israel is swallowed up! Now they are among the nations like a worthless vessel. Isaiah 9:14-16 So the LORD will cut off Israel’s head and tail, both palm branch and reed in a single day. / The head is the elder and honorable man, and the tail is the prophet who teaches lies. / For those who guide this people mislead them, and those they mislead are swallowed up. Isaiah 17:3 The fortress will disappear from Ephraim, and the sovereignty from Damascus. The remnant of Aram will be like the splendor of the Israelites,” declares the LORD of Hosts. Micah 1:6 Therefore I will make Samaria a heap of rubble in the open field, a planting area for a vineyard. I will pour her stones into the valley and expose her foundations. Matthew 11:21-22 “Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes. / But I tell you, it will be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon on the day of judgment than for you. Luke 10:13-14 Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago, sitting in sackcloth and ashes. / But it will be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon at the judgment than for you. 1 Peter 4:17 For it is time for judgment to begin with the family of God; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who disobey the gospel of God? Matthew 23:37-38 O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling! / Look, your house is left to you desolate. John 4:22 You worship what you do not know; we worship what we do know, for salvation is from the Jews. Treasury of Scripture Ephraim shall be desolate in the day of rebuke: among the tribes of Israel have I made known that which shall surely be. Ephraim. Hosea 5:12,14 Therefore will I be unto Ephraim as a moth, and to the house of Judah as rottenness… Hosea 8:8 Israel is swallowed up: now shall they be among the Gentiles as a vessel wherein is no pleasure. Hosea 9:11-17 As for Ephraim, their glory shall fly away like a bird, from the birth, and from the womb, and from the conception… have. Isaiah 46:10 Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure: Isaiah 48:3,5 I have declared the former things from the beginning; and they went forth out of my mouth, and I shewed them; I did them suddenly, and they came to pass… Amos 3:7 Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets. Jump to Previous Declare Desolate Desolation Ephraim E'phraim Israel Laid Proclaim Punishment Rebuke Reckoning Reproof Sure Surely Tribes WasteJump to Next Declare Desolate Desolation Ephraim E'phraim Israel Laid Proclaim Punishment Rebuke Reckoning Reproof Sure Surely Tribes WasteHosea 5 1. The judgments of God are denounced against the priests, people, and princes, 9. both of Israel and Judah, for their manifold sins. 15. An intimation is given of mercy on their repentance. Ephraim will be laid waste on the day of rebuke. Ephraim, representing the northern kingdom of Israel, is often used as a synonym for Israel itself. This phrase indicates a coming judgment due to the nation's persistent idolatry and unfaithfulness to God. The "day of rebuke" refers to a specific time when God will execute His judgment, which historically aligns with the Assyrian invasion and conquest of Israel around 722 BC. This event fulfilled the prophetic warnings given by Hosea and other prophets. The term "laid waste" suggests complete devastation, emphasizing the severity of God's judgment. This serves as a warning to all believers about the consequences of turning away from God. Among the tribes of Israel I proclaim what is certain. Persons / Places / Events 1. EphraimA prominent tribe in the Northern Kingdom of Israel, often used to represent the entire Northern Kingdom. Known for its significant role in Israel's history and its eventual downfall due to idolatry and disobedience. 2. Israel The Northern Kingdom, consisting of ten tribes, which frequently fell into idolatry and was eventually conquered by Assyria. 3. Day of Rebuke A prophetic term indicating a time of judgment and correction from God due to the people's persistent sin and rebellion. 4. Prophet Hosea A prophet called by God to deliver messages of warning and hope to Israel, emphasizing God's love and the consequences of unfaithfulness. 5. Assyria The empire that conquered the Northern Kingdom of Israel, serving as an instrument of God's judgment. Teaching Points The Certainty of God's WordGod's declarations through His prophets are sure and will come to pass. Believers should trust in the reliability of God's Word. Consequences of Disobedience Persistent sin and rebellion against God lead to judgment. This serves as a warning to live in obedience and faithfulness. God's Justice and Mercy While God is just and must punish sin, His ultimate desire is for repentance and restoration. Believers should seek God's mercy and strive for a repentant heart. The Role of Prophets Prophets are God's messengers, calling people back to Him. We should heed the warnings and teachings found in Scripture. National and Personal Accountability Just as nations are accountable to God, so are individuals. We must examine our lives and align them with God's standards. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Hosea 5:9?2. How does Hosea 5:9 warn about the consequences of ignoring God's commands? 3. What lessons can modern believers learn from Ephraim's impending desolation in Hosea 5:9? 4. How does Hosea 5:9 connect with other warnings in the Old Testament? 5. In what ways can we ensure our actions align with God's will today? 6. How can Hosea 5:9 inspire repentance and spiritual renewal in our communities? 7. What does Hosea 5:9 reveal about God's judgment on Israel? 8. How does Hosea 5:9 reflect the consequences of disobedience to God? 9. In what historical context was Hosea 5:9 written? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Hosea 5? 11. What is the Tribe of Benjamin? 12. What are Jacob's prophecies in the Bible? 13. Why does Hosea 14:8 speak of Ephraim renouncing idols, yet later passages suggest the Northern Kingdom never fully returned from exile? 14. What are the different names for Israel? What Does Hosea 5:9 Mean Ephraim will be laid wasteHosea singles out Ephraim—the leading tribe of the Northern Kingdom—as a visible example of judgment. The prophecy is not figurative; it points to literal devastation that came when Assyria overran Samaria (2 Kings 17:6). Hosea has already warned, “I will be like a moth to Ephraim” (Hosea 5:12), and later repeats, “Ephraim is stricken, their root is dried up” (Hosea 9:16). God had blessed this fertile region (Deuteronomy 33:13-17), yet persistent idolatry and reliance on political alliances instead of the LORD (Hosea 7:11) invited ruin. • God’s judgments are never random; they answer specific sin (Hosea 4:17). • What He declares, He performs—seen again when Assyria carried Israel away (2 Kings 17:23). • The destruction of cities and exile of people underscores that sin always costs more than it promises (Proverbs 14:12). on the day of rebuke A “day” in prophetic language often points to a decisive historical moment when God intervenes (Isaiah 10:3). For Ephraim that day was the Assyrian onslaught, but every generation faces its own day of rebuke (Zephaniah 1:14-18). The Lord disciplines those He loves (Proverbs 3:11-12; Hebrews 12:6), yet when warnings are ignored, discipline turns into judgment. • Earlier skirmishes—like the heavy losses to Judah under King Ahaz (2 Chronicles 28:5-6)—were gracious alarms, calling Israel to repentance. • By the time Hosea speaks, the alarm has become a final summons; the window to turn back is closing (Hosea 10:12-13). • For believers today, the cross assures that wrath has been borne by Christ (1 Thessalonians 1:10), yet unrepentant sin still invites the Father’s corrective rebuke (Revelation 3:19). Among the tribes of Israel The message is public: what happens to Ephraim is a sermon to every tribe. Hosea’s voice echoes Moses’ earlier call, “Give ear, O heavens, and I will speak” (Deuteronomy 32:1), and Amos’ cry, “Hear this word the LORD has spoken against you, O children of Israel” (Amos 3:1-2). Judgment on part of the covenant community warns the whole. • Judah eventually suffers the same fate (2 Kings 25:21) because she failed to learn from Ephraim’s downfall (Jeremiah 3:8-11). • The Church likewise learns from Israel’s history; “these things happened as examples for us” (1 Corinthians 10:11). • God’s people are interconnected; one member’s rebellion can imperil many (Joshua 7:1-12). I proclaim what is certain The prophet is not speculating; he delivers the unbreakable word of God. “God is not a man, that He should lie” (Numbers 23:19), and His pronouncements never return void (Isaiah 55:11). Jesus affirmed the same certainty: “Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away” (Matthew 24:35). • Certainty brings comfort to the faithful—the same God who faithfully judges also faithfully saves (Psalm 19:9). • It calls for decisive response: to ignore a “certain” word is to choose self-destruction (Hebrews 2:1-3). • It reminds us that every promise—judgment or restoration—rests on God’s unchanging character (James 1:17). summary Hosea 5:9 announces a sure, historical judgment: Ephraim’s land will be ravaged on the day God calls their sins to account. This warning, spoken publicly to all Israel, underscores that the Lord’s word is infallible. Past fulfillment confirms the Bible’s accuracy, and the principle remains: persistent rebellion invites divine rebuke, while humble obedience welcomes mercy. God’s certainty in judgment therefore urges urgent repentance and unwavering trust in His promises. Hebrew Ephraimאֶפְרַ֙יִם֙ (’ep̄·ra·yim) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 669: Ephraim -- a son of Joseph, also his descendants and their territory will be תִֽהְיֶ֔ה (ṯih·yeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be laid waste לְשַׁמָּ֣ה (lə·šam·māh) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8047: Ruin, consternation on the day בְּי֖וֹם (bə·yō·wm) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3117: A day of rebuke; תּֽוֹכֵחָ֑ה (tō·w·ḵê·ḥāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8433: Chastisement, correction, refutation, proof among the tribes בְּשִׁבְטֵי֙ (bə·šiḇ·ṭê) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 7626: Rod, staff, club, scepter, tribe of Israel יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc I declare הוֹדַ֖עְתִּי (hō·w·ḏa‘·tî) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 3045: To know what is certain. נֶאֱמָנָֽה׃ (ne·’ĕ·mā·nāh) Verb - Nifal - Participle - feminine singular Strong's 539: To confirm, support Links Hosea 5:9 NIVHosea 5:9 NLT Hosea 5:9 ESV Hosea 5:9 NASB Hosea 5:9 KJV Hosea 5:9 BibleApps.com Hosea 5:9 Biblia Paralela Hosea 5:9 Chinese Bible Hosea 5:9 French Bible Hosea 5:9 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Hosea 5:9 Ephraim will become a desolation (Ho Hs Hos.) |
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