Devine Scripture

Hosea 8:3

Hosea chapter 8 · verse 3 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Israel hath cast off that which is good: the enemy shall pursue him.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Israel hath cast off the thing that is good: the enemy shall pursue him.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Israel hath cast off that which is good: the enemy shall pursue him.

Context

v.2They shall cry unto me, My God, we Israel know thee.

v.3This passage

v.4They 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.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Leviticus 26:36

    And as for them that are left of you, I will send a faintness into their heart in the lands of their enemies: and the sound of a driven leaf shall chase them; and they shall flee, as one fleeth from the sword; and they shall fall when none pursueth.

  • Psalms 81:10

    I am Jehovah thy God, Who brought thee up out of the land of Egypt: Open thy mouth wide, and I will fill it.

  • Psalms 36:3

    The words of his mouth are iniquity and deceit: He hath ceased to be wise and to do good.

  • Amos 1:11

    Thus saith Jehovah: For three transgressions of Edom, yea, for four, I will not turn away the punishment thereof; because he did pursue his brother with the sword, and did cast off all pity, and his anger did tear perpetually, and he kept his wrath for ever.

  • 1 Timothy 5:12

    having condemnation, because they have rejected their first pledge.

  • Lamentations 4:19

    Our pursuers were swifter than the eagles of the heavens: They chased us upon the mountains, they laid wait for us in the wilderness.