Hosea 9:10
Hosea 9:10 in Multiple Translations
I found Israel like grapes in the wilderness. I saw your fathers as the firstfruits of the fig tree in its first season. But they went to Baal-peor, and consecrated themselves to Shame; so they became as detestable as the thing they loved.
I found Israel like grapes in the wilderness; I saw your fathers as the firstripe in the fig tree at her first time: but they went to Baal-peor, and separated themselves unto that shame; and their abominations were according as they loved.
I found Israel like grapes in the wilderness; I saw your fathers as the first-ripe in the fig-tree at its first season: but they came to Baal-peor, and consecrated themselves unto the shameful thing, and became abominable like that which they loved.
I made discovery of Israel as of grapes in the waste land; I saw your fathers as the first-fruits of the fig-tree in her early fruit time; but they came to Baal-peor, and made themselves holy to the thing of shame, and became disgusting like that to which they gave their love.
When I found Israel, it was like finding grapes in the desert. When I saw your forefathers it was like seeing early fruit on the fig tree. But when they came to Baal Peor, they gave themselves over to that shameful idol, becoming as filthy as the filthy thing they loved.
I found Israel like grapes in the wildernes: I saw your fathers as the first ripe in the figge tree at her first time: but they went to Baal-Peor, and separated themselues vnto that shame, and their abominations were according to their louers.
As grapes in a wilderness I found Israel, As the first-fruit in a fig-tree, at its beginning, I have seen your fathers, They — they have gone in [to] Baal-Peor, And are separated to a shameful thing, And are become abominable like their love.
I found Israel like grapes in the wilderness. I saw your fathers as the first ripe in the fig tree at its first season; but they came to Baal Peor, and consecrated themselves to the shameful thing, and became abominable like that which they loved.
I found Israel like grapes in the wilderness; I saw your fathers as the first ripe in the fig-tree at her first time: but they went to Baal-peor, and separated themselves to that shame; and their abominations were according as they loved.
I found Israel like grapes in the desert, I saw their fathers like the firstfruits of the fig tree in the top thereof: but they went in to Beelphegor, and alienated themselves to that confusion, and became abominable, as those things were, which they loved.
Yahweh says, “When I first started to do things to help Israel, it seemed to me as though [SIM] I had found grapes in the desert. Your ancestors were delightful, like [SIM] the first figs that grow on fig trees each year. But when they came to Peor Mountain, they worshiped that disgusting idol Baal, and they became as disgusting as the idol that they loved.
Berean Amplified Bible — Hosea 9:10
BAB
Word Study
Hover over any word to see its amplified meaning. Click a word to explore its full definition and translation comparisons.
Amplified text is generated using scripting to tie together English translations for comparison. Always refer to the core BSB translation and original Hebrew/Greek text for accuracy. Anomalies may occur.
Hosea 9:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)
BIB
HEB
כַּ/עֲנָבִ֣ים
בַּ/מִּדְבָּ֗ר
מָצָ֨אתִי֙
יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל
כְּ/בִכּוּרָ֤ה
בִ/תְאֵנָה֙
בְּ/רֵ֣אשִׁיתָ֔/הּ
רָאִ֖יתִי
אֲבֽוֹתֵי/כֶ֑ם
הֵ֜מָּה
בָּ֣אוּ
בַֽעַל
פְּע֗וֹר
וַ/יִּנָּֽזְרוּ֙
לַ/בֹּ֔שֶׁת
וַ/יִּהְי֥וּ
שִׁקּוּצִ֖ים
כְּ/אָהֳבָֽ/ם
כַּ/עֲנָבִ֣ים
ʻênâb
H6025
grape
Prep | N-mp
בַּ/מִּדְבָּ֗ר
midbâr
H4057
mouth
Prep | N-ms
מָצָ֨אתִי֙
mâtsâʼ
H4672
to find
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
Israel
N-proper
כְּ/בִכּוּרָ֤ה
bikkûwrâh
H1063
early fig
Prep | N-fs
בִ/תְאֵנָה֙
tᵉʼên
H8384
fig
Prep | N-fs
בְּ/רֵ֣אשִׁיתָ֔/הּ
rêʼshîyth
H7225
first
Prep | N-fs | Suff
רָאִ֖יתִי
râʼâh
H7200
Provider
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
אֲבֽוֹתֵי/כֶ֑ם
ʼâb
H1
father
N-mp | Suff
הֵ֜מָּה
hêm
H1992
they(masc.)
Pron
בָּ֣אוּ
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
בַֽעַל
Baʻal Pᵉʻôwr
H1187
Baal of Peor
N-proper
פְּע֗וֹר
Baʻal Pᵉʻôwr
H1187
Baal of Peor
N-proper
וַ/יִּנָּֽזְרוּ֙
nâzar
H5144
to dedicate
Conj | V-Niphal-ConsecImperf-3mp
לַ/בֹּ֔שֶׁת
bôsheth
H1322
shame
Prep | N-fs
וַ/יִּהְי֥וּ
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
שִׁקּוּצִ֖ים
shiqqûwts
H8251
abomination
N-mp
כְּ/אָהֳבָֽ/ם
ʼâhab
H157
to love
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff
Hebrew Word Study
Select any word above to explore its original meaning, root, and usage across Scripture.
Use ← → arrow keys to navigate between words.
Hebrew Word Reference — Hosea 9:10
כַּ/עֲנָבִ֣ים
ʻênâb
H6025
"grape"
Prep | N-mp
Enab refers to a grape or grapes in the Bible, and is also related to wine. It is a common term in the Old Testament.
Definition: grape(s)
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: (ripe) grape, wine. See also: Genesis 40:10; Deuteronomy 32:14; Isaiah 5:2.
בַּ/מִּדְבָּ֗ר
midbâr
H4057
"mouth"
Prep | N-ms
The wilderness refers to a desert or open field, like the one the Israelites wandered in after leaving Egypt. It can also mean a place of solitude or a region without many people. In the Bible, it is often associated with the journey to the Promised Land.
Definition: 1) mouth 1a) mouth (as organ of speech)
Usage: Occurs in 257 OT verses. KJV: desert, south, speech, wilderness. See also: Genesis 14:6; Joshua 5:4; Psalms 29:8.
מָצָ֨אתִי֙
mâtsâʼ
H4672
"to find"
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
Matsa means to find or attain something, whether it is a physical object, a person, or a condition, as seen in various KJV translations.
Definition: 1) to find, attain to 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to find 1a1a) to find, secure, acquire, get (thing sought) 1a1b) to find (what is lost) 1a1c) to meet, encounter 1a1d) to find (a condition) 1a1e) to learn, devise 1a2) to find out 1a2a) to find out 1a2b) to detect 1a2c) to guess 1a3) to come upon, light upon 1a3a) to happen upon, meet, fall in with 1a3b) to hit 1a3c) to befall 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be found 1b1a) to be encountered, be lighted upon, be discovered 1b1b) to appear, be recognised 1b1c) to be discovered, be detected 1b1d) to be gained, be secured 1b2) to be, be found 1b2a) to be found in 1b2b) to be in the possession of 1b2c) to be found in (a place), happen to be 1b2d) to be left (after war) 1b2e) to be present 1b2f) to prove to be 1b2g) to be found sufficient, be enough 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to find, attain 1c2) to cause to light upon, come upon, come 1c3) to cause to encounter 1c4) to present (offering)
Usage: Occurs in 425 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] be able, befall, being, catch, [idiom] certainly, (cause to) come (on, to, to hand), deliver, be enough (cause to) find(-ing, occasion, out), get (hold upon), [idiom] have (here), be here, hit, be left, light (up-) on, meet (with), [idiom] occasion serve, (be) present, ready, speed, suffice, take hold on. See also: Genesis 2:20; Deuteronomy 22:3; 2 Kings 9:35.
יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
"Israel"
N-proper
Israel is the symbolic name of Jacob, also referring to his descendants. Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebekah, had 12 sons who became the tribes of Israel, as told in Genesis 25:26. His story is crucial to the Bible's narrative.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently § Israel = "God prevails" 1) the second name for Jacob given to him by God after his wrestling with the angel at Peniel 2) the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob 2a) the name of the nation until the death of Solomon and the split 2b) the name used and given to the northern kingdom consisting of the 10 tribes under Jeroboam; the southern kingdom was known as Judah 2c) the name of the nation after the return from exile
Usage: Occurs in 2231 OT verses. KJV: Israel. See also: Genesis 32:29; Exodus 13:18; Exodus 40:38.
כְּ/בִכּוּרָ֤ה
bikkûwrâh
H1063
"early fig"
Prep | N-fs
The Hebrew word for the early fig, a fruit that ripens before others, is used to describe something that comes first. In the Bible, it is mentioned as a symbol of firstfruits. This word is used in the context of the early harvest.
Definition: 1) first-ripe fig, early fig 2) (TWOT) firstfruits Also means: bak.ku.rah (בִּכּוּרָה "firstfruit" H1073)
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: firstripe (fruit). See also: Hosea 9:10; Micah 7:1.
בִ/תְאֵנָה֙
tᵉʼên
H8384
"fig"
Prep | N-fs
This word refers to the fig tree or its fruit, and is used in the Bible to describe a common food source in ancient Israel. It appears in stories like the one about Jesus and the fig tree in Matthew.
Definition: fig, fig tree
Usage: Occurs in 35 OT verses. KJV: fig (tree). See also: Genesis 3:7; Jeremiah 8:13; Psalms 105:33.
בְּ/רֵ֣אשִׁיתָ֔/הּ
rêʼshîyth
H7225
"first"
Prep | N-fs | Suff
This Hebrew word refers to the beginning or first part of something, like the firstfruits of a harvest. It is used in Exodus 23:19 to describe the best of the harvest. The idea is to give God the best.
Definition: : beginning 1) first, beginning, best, chief 1a) beginning 1b) first 1c) chief 1d) choice part Also means: re.shit (רֵאשִׁית ": best" H7225H)
Usage: Occurs in 49 OT verses. KJV: beginning, chief(-est), first(-fruits, part, time), principal thing. See also: Genesis 1:1; Job 42:12; Psalms 78:51.
רָאִ֖יתִי
râʼâh
H7200
"Provider"
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
The Hebrew word for provider means to see or look after, and is used to describe God's care for his people. It appears in various forms throughout the Bible, including in Genesis and other books.
Definition: (Lord will) Provide, cause to be seen. This name means to see, look at, inspect, look after
Usage: Occurs in 1206 OT verses. KJV: advise self, appear, approve, behold, [idiom] certainly, consider, discern, (make to) enjoy, have experience, gaze, take heed, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] joyfully, lo, look (on, one another, one on another, one upon another, out, up, upon), mark, meet, [idiom] be near, perceive, present, provide, regard, (have) respect, (fore-, cause to, let) see(-r, -m, one another), shew (self), [idiom] sight of others, (e-) spy, stare, [idiom] surely, [idiom] think, view, visions. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 41:41; Exodus 33:13.
אֲבֽוֹתֵי/כֶ֑ם
ʼâb
H1
"father"
N-mp | Suff
In Hebrew, this word means father, whether literal or figurative. It is used to describe God as the father of his people, as well as human fathers like Abraham. The word is about a paternal relationship or authority.
Definition: 1) father of an individual 2) of God as father of his people 3) head or founder of a household, group, family, or clan 4) ancestor 4a) grandfather, forefathers - of person 4b) of people 5) originator or patron of a class, profession, or art 6) of producer, generator (fig.) 7) of benevolence and protection (fig.) 8) term of respect and honour 9) ruler or chief (spec.) Also means: av (אַב "father" H0002)
Usage: Occurs in 1060 OT verses. KJV: chief, (fore-) father(-less), [idiom] patrimony, principal. Compare names in 'Abi-'. See also: Genesis 2:24; Genesis 42:37; Leviticus 19:3.
הֵ֜מָּה
hêm
H1992
"they(masc.)"
Pron
This Hebrew word is used to refer to a group of men, emphasizing that it is specifically them. It is often translated as 'they' or 'them' in the Bible, and appears in books like Exodus and Isaiah.
Definition: they, these, the same, who
Usage: Occurs in 524 OT verses. KJV: it, like, [idiom] (how, so) many (soever, more as) they (be), (the) same, [idiom] so, [idiom] such, their, them, these, they, those, which, who, whom, withal, ye. See also: Genesis 3:7; Deuteronomy 19:17; 2 Kings 1:18.
בָּ֣אוּ
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
בַֽעַל
Baʻal Pᵉʻôwr
H1187
"Baal of Peor"
N-proper
Baal-peor was a Moabite deity worshipped at Peor, possibly with immoral rites. It means 'lord of the gap' and is another name for the god Baal. This idol was mentioned in the Bible as a false god.
Definition: Baal-peor = "lord of the gap" the deity worshipped at Peor with probable licentious rites Another name of ba.al (בַּעַל "Baal" H1168A)
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Baal-peor. See also: Numbers 25:3; Deuteronomy 4:3; Psalms 106:28.
פְּע֗וֹר
Baʻal Pᵉʻôwr
H1187
"Baal of Peor"
N-proper
Baal-peor was a Moabite deity worshipped at Peor, possibly with immoral rites. It means 'lord of the gap' and is another name for the god Baal. This idol was mentioned in the Bible as a false god.
Definition: Baal-peor = "lord of the gap" the deity worshipped at Peor with probable licentious rites Another name of ba.al (בַּעַל "Baal" H1168A)
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Baal-peor. See also: Numbers 25:3; Deuteronomy 4:3; Psalms 106:28.
וַ/יִּנָּֽזְרוּ֙
nâzar
H5144
"to dedicate"
Conj | V-Niphal-ConsecImperf-3mp
To be a Nazarite, or to set oneself apart for God, this word describes a special vow of devotion. In Numbers 6:1-21, it is used to describe the rules for Nazarites, who would abstain from wine and other luxuries. The word is also used in Judges 13:5 to describe the vow of Samson's mother.
Definition: 1) to dedicate, consecrate, separate 1a) (Niphal) to dedicate oneself, devote oneself 1b) (Hiphil) to keep sacredly separate
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: consecrate, separate(-ing, self). See also: Leviticus 15:31; Numbers 6:6; Zechariah 7:3.
לַ/בֹּ֔שֶׁת
bôsheth
H1322
"shame"
Prep | N-fs
The Hebrew word for shame describes a feeling of embarrassment or guilt, and can also refer to something that causes shame. It is used in the Bible to describe feelings of shame or embarrassment, as in Genesis and Psalms.
Definition: 1) shame 1a) shame 1b) shameful thing
Usage: Occurs in 30 OT verses. KJV: ashamed, confusion, [phrase] greatly, (put to) shame(-ful thing). See also: 1 Samuel 20:30; Isaiah 54:4; Psalms 35:26.
וַ/יִּהְי֥וּ
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
שִׁקּוּצִ֖ים
shiqqûwts
H8251
"abomination"
N-mp
This word describes something disgusting or filthy, often referring to idol worship, as seen in Deuteronomy's warnings against false gods.
Definition: detestable thing or idol, abominable thing, abomination, idol, detested thing
Usage: Occurs in 26 OT verses. KJV: abominable filth (idol, -ation), detestable (thing). See also: Deuteronomy 29:16; Ezekiel 7:20; Isaiah 66:3.
כְּ/אָהֳבָֽ/ם
ʼâhab
H157
"to love"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff
To love means to have affection for someone or something, including family, romance, or God. It can also describe being a friend or having appetite for things like food or wisdom.
Definition: : lover 1) to love 1a) (Qal) 1a1) human love for another, includes family, and sexual 1a2) human appetite for objects such as food, drink, sleep, wisdom 1a3) human love for or to God 1a4) act of being a friend 1a4a) lover (participle) 1a4b) friend (participle) 1a5) God's love toward man 1a5a) to individual men 1a5b) to people Israel 1a5c) to righteousness 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) lovely (participle) 1b2) loveable (participle) 1c) (Piel) 1c1) friends 1c2) lovers (fig. of adulterers) 2) to like Also means: a.hav (אָהֵב ": friend" H0157H)
Usage: Occurs in 195 OT verses. KJV: (be-) love(-d, -ly, -r), like, friend. See also: Genesis 22:2; Psalms 116:1; Psalms 4:3.
Study Notes — Hosea 9:10
Show Verse Quote Highlights
- Context
- Cross References
- Hosea 9:10 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Hosea 9:10
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Hosea 9:10
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Hosea 9:10
- Trapp's Commentary on Hosea 9:10
- Ellicott's Commentary on Hosea 9:10
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Hosea 9:10
- Cambridge Bible on Hosea 9:10
- Barnes' Notes on Hosea 9:10
- Whedon's Commentary on Hosea 9:10
- Sermons on Hosea 9:10
Context — Israel’s Punishment
8The prophet is Ephraim’s watchman, along with my God, yet the snare of the fowler lies on all his paths. Hostility is in the house of his God!
9They have deeply corrupted themselves as in the days of Gibeah; He will remember their guilt; He will punish their sins.
10I found Israel like grapes in the wilderness. I saw your fathers as the firstfruits of the fig tree in its first season. But they went to Baal-peor, and consecrated themselves to Shame; so they became as detestable as the thing they loved.
11Ephraim’s glory will fly away like a bird, with no birth, no pregnancy, and no conception. 12Even if they raise their children, I will bereave them of each one. Yes, woe be to them when I turn away from them!Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeremiah 11:13 | Your gods are indeed as numerous as your cities, O Judah; the altars of shame you have set up—the altars to burn incense to Baal—are as many as the streets of Jerusalem.’ |
| 2 | Hosea 4:14 | I will not punish your daughters when they prostitute themselves, nor your daughters-in-law when they commit adultery. For the men themselves go off with prostitutes and offer sacrifices with shrine prostitutes. So a people without understanding will come to ruin. |
| 3 | Numbers 25:1–18 | While Israel was staying in Shittim, the men began to indulge in sexual immorality with the daughters of Moab, who also invited them to the sacrifices for their gods. And the people ate and bowed down to these gods. So Israel joined in worshiping Baal of Peor, and the anger of the LORD burned against them. Then the LORD said to Moses, “Take all the leaders of the people and execute them in broad daylight before the LORD, so that His fierce anger may turn away from Israel.” So Moses told the judges of Israel, “Each of you must kill all of his men who have joined in worshiping Baal of Peor.” Just then an Israelite man brought to his family a Midianite woman in the sight of Moses and the whole congregation of Israel while they were weeping at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. On seeing this, Phinehas son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the priest, got up from the assembly, took a spear in his hand, followed the Israelite into his tent, and drove the spear through both of them—through the Israelite and on through the belly of the woman. So the plague against the Israelites was halted, but those who died in the plague numbered 24,000. Then the LORD said to Moses, “Phinehas son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the priest, has turned My wrath away from the Israelites; for he was zealous for My sake among them, so that I did not consume the Israelites in My zeal. Declare, therefore, that I am granting him My covenant of peace. It will be a covenant of permanent priesthood for him and his descendants, because he was zealous for his God and made atonement for the Israelites.” The name of the Israelite who was slain with the Midianite woman was Zimri son of Salu, the leader of a Simeonite family. And the name of the slain Midianite woman was Cozbi, the daughter of Zur, a tribal chief of a Midianite family. And the LORD said to Moses, “Attack the Midianites and strike them dead. For they assailed you deceitfully when they seduced you in the matter of Peor and their sister Cozbi, the daughter of the Midianite leader, the woman who was killed on the day the plague came because of Peor.” |
| 4 | Jeremiah 2:2–3 | “Go and proclaim in the hearing of Jerusalem that this is what the LORD says: ‘I remember the devotion of your youth, your love as a bride, how you followed Me in the wilderness, in a land not sown. Israel was holy to the LORD, the firstfruits of His harvest. All who devoured her found themselves guilty; disaster came upon them,’” declares the LORD. |
| 5 | Ezekiel 20:8 | But they rebelled against Me and refused to listen. None of them cast away the abominations before their eyes, and they did not forsake the idols of Egypt. So I resolved to pour out My wrath upon them and vent My anger against them in the land of Egypt. |
| 6 | Psalms 106:28–29 | They yoked themselves to Baal of Peor and ate sacrifices offered to lifeless gods. So they provoked the LORD to anger with their deeds, and a plague broke out among them. |
| 7 | Hosea 2:15 | There I will give back her vineyards and make the Valley of Achor into a gateway of hope. There she will respond as she did in the days of her youth, as in the day she came up out of Egypt. |
| 8 | Micah 7:1 | Woe is me! For I am like one gathering summer fruit at the gleaning of the vineyard; there is no cluster to eat, no early fig that I crave. |
| 9 | Amos 4:5 | Offer leavened bread as a thank offering, and loudly proclaim your freewill offerings. For that is what you children of Israel love to do,” declares the Lord GOD. |
| 10 | Deuteronomy 4:3 | Your eyes have seen what the LORD did at Baal-peor, for the LORD your God destroyed from among you all who followed Baal of Peor. |
Hosea 9:10 Summary
[This verse is saying that God once saw Israel as something very precious and valuable, like juicy grapes in the desert. But then they turned to worshiping a false god called Baal-peor, which made them just as bad as the thing they were worshiping, much like what happened in Numbers 25:3. This shows that when we choose to love and follow things that are not from God, it can lead to our own downfall, as seen in Proverbs 14:12 and 1 John 2:15-17. We must be careful what we love and worship, because it can have serious consequences for our relationship with God.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God found Israel like grapes in the wilderness in Hosea 9:10?
This phrase suggests that Israel was once a precious and valued treasure to God, much like grapes are a prized fruit, as seen in Deuteronomy 32:14 and Psalm 80:8. However, their actions led to their downfall.
Who or what is Baal-peor, and why is it significant in this verse?
Baal-peor refers to a pagan deity worshiped by the Israelites, as mentioned in Numbers 25:3 and Deuteronomy 4:3. Their consecration to this idol led to their corruption and detestability in God's sight.
What does it mean to be 'as detestable as the thing they loved'?
This phrase indicates that the Israelites had become as abhorrent to God as the idols they had chosen to worship, highlighting the corrupting influence of sin, as seen in Romans 1:24-25 and 2 Peter 2:19-20.
How does this verse relate to the concept of God's love and judgment?
This verse demonstrates that God's love is not tolerant of sin, and His judgment is a natural consequence of rebellion against Him, as seen in Hebrews 12:6 and Revelation 2:4-5.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways in which I may be 'consecrating myself to shame' in my own life, and how can I turn away from these things?
- How does the concept of being 'as detestable as the thing they loved' challenge my understanding of the nature of sin and its consequences?
- In what ways can I cultivate a deeper appreciation for God's love and a greater awareness of His judgment, as seen in this verse?
- What are some modern-day 'Baal-peors' that can lead people away from God, and how can I avoid them in my own life?
Gill's Exposition on Hosea 9:10
I found Israel like grapes in the wilderness,.... Not Jacob or Israel personally, with the few souls that went down with him into Egypt; for these died in Egypt, and never returned from thence, or
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Hosea 9:10
I found Israel like grapes in the wilderness; I saw your fathers as the firstripe in the fig tree at her first time: but they went to Baalpeor, and separated themselves unto that shame; and their
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Hosea 9:10
I found Israel like grapes in the wilderness: the Lord speaks of himself in the person of a traveller, who unexpectedly in the wilderness findeth a vine loaded with grapes, which are most delightful and welcome to him; such love did God bear to Israel, i.e. a very strong and hearty love: the simile expresseth the greatness, not the cause, of the Divine love. I saw your fathers; not Abraham, or Isaac, and Jacob, but your fathers whom I brought out of Egypt. As the first-ripe in the fig tree at her first time; as the earliest ripe fruit, either of the fig tree as our version, or the first-ripe of any sweet and delicious fruit tree, as the word will bear, which are most valued and desired; so was Israel dear and valued. They went to Baalpeor: this evinceth that the prophet speaketh not of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, but of those who were brought out of Egypt, as appears in the story of their deportment in Shittim, , where they committed idolatry with Baal-peor, of whose rites authors do variously discourse, some reporting them to have been practised with shameless looseness, as the rites of Bacchus, Venus, or Priapus among the Romans; others say, this idol of Moab had his name from a mountain in Moab where he was worshipped, and had a stately and famous temple; this mountain is mentioned , with ; and this is the more likely opinion. Separated themselves; they did consecrate and dedicate themselves; possibly some turned priests to the idol; however, they addicted themselves to and worshipped the idol, and brought their sacrifices. To that shame: by way of contempt and detestation the prophet speaks of this idol, and gives it the name of shame in the abstract, to express the greatest degree of detestation of it, and of that they did. Their abominations, their idols, and way of worshipping them, were according as they loved; either as they fancied, or as the idolatrous women whom they loved were multiplied, so their idols were, for they took the idols with them.
Trapp's Commentary on Hosea 9:10
Hosea 9:10 I found Israel like grapes in the wilderness; I saw your fathers as the firstripe in the fig tree at her first time: [but] they went to Baalpeor, and separated themselves unto [that] shame; and [their] abominations were according as they loved.Ver. 10. I found Israel like grapes in the wilderness] Where anything is good and sweet, because in a barren and solitary place. Hence they are said to have sucked honey out of the rock, Deuteronomy 32:13, that is, water as sweet as honey, because in such necessity. The vine and fig tree are of so great account, as that Jotham in his parable brings in the trees, offering the sovereign power to them, Judges 9:10; Judges 9:12. To these two noble and useful trees, and to their most seasonable and comfortable fruit, doth the Lord here compare Israel; to grapes in the wilderness, and to the firstripe figs, quae delicatis in summo sunt pretio, which are counted great dainties. Micah 7:1. Our Saviour came with great desire to the fig tree, Matthew 21:19, his soul desired the firstripe fruits; and though they had not been full ripe, he could have been glad of them, even of the firstfruits of the fig tree, at her first time, as it is here, in primordio eius, of those untimely fruits which the fig tree casteth when shaken of a mighty wind, Revelation 6:13. By this expression, then, is set forth God’ s dear and free love to Israel, when he found him in a desert land, in the waste howling wilderness: he compassed him about, he instructed him, he kept him as the apple of his eye, Deuteronomy 32:10. All this and more he did for them, ex mero motu, out of pure and unexcited love, according to his own heart, according to the good pleasure of his will, he loved them because he loved them, Deuteronomy 7:7-8; Deuteronomy 10:15, in the wilderness especially, where they grieved him forty years together, and tempted him ten times, Numbers 14:22. But God had said of Israel, "He is my son, even my firstborn," Exodus 4:22, and so, "higher than the kings of the earth," Psalms 89:27.
He had chosen him for his love, and now loved him for his choice. This son of his he called out of Egypt, to keep a feast to the Lord in the wilderness, Exodus 5:1, that is, to serve him, Exodus 4:23, to serve him acceptably, Hebrews 12:28, to set up his pure worship according to his own prescription in the mount, Exodus 25:40. This was altogether as delightful to God as grapes in the wilderness are to a wearied, parched traveller. And this the rather, because it was the kindness of their youth, the love of their espousals, which was as the firstripe of the figs, in the first time, at the first bearing; for the fig tree bears twice a year; and the Egyptian fig tree seven times a year, saith Solinus, Uno anno septies fructus sufficit.
Ellicott's Commentary on Hosea 9:10
(10) Grapes in the wilderness.—Rich dainties to the desert traveller. So had Jehovah regarded His people at the commencement of their national history in the wilderness. Firstripe.—The early fig that ripens in June, while the rest come to maturity about August (Isaiah 28:4; Micah 7:1; Jeremiah 24:2). Baal-peor was the place where Moabitic idolatry was practised. This great disgrace had burned itself into their national traditions and literature (Numbers 25; Deuteronomy 4:3; Psalms 106:28-31). Shame.—Heb. bosheth was a euphemism for Baal. Observe that names ending in “-bosheth” (Ish-bosheth, &c.) are replaced by the older forms in “-baal” in 1 Chron. Render the last clause, they have become abominations like their love (i.e., Baal).
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Hosea 9:10
Verse 10. I found Israel like grapes in the wilderness] While they were faithful, they were as acceptable to me as ripe grapes would be to a thirsty traveller in the desert. I saw your fathers] Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Moses, Joshua, Caleb, Samuel, c. As the first ripe] Those grapes, whose bud having come first, and being exposed most to the sun, have been the first ripe upon the tree which tree was now in the vigour of youth, and bore fruit for the first time. A metaphor of the rising prosperity of the Jewish state. But they went to Baal-Peor] The same as the Roman Priapus, and worshipped with the most impure rites. And their abominations were according as they loved.] Or, "they became as abominable as the object of their love." So Bp. Newcome. And this was superlatively abominable.
Cambridge Bible on Hosea 9:10
10–17. But not only in the days of Gibeah; from the very first, the nation trespassed against Jehovah. Awful shall be the judgment for the continued infidelity—so awful, that Hosea can hardly bear to contemplate it. He seems uncertain whether extermination or dispersion will be the penalty, but concludes with an announcement of the latter.
Barnes' Notes on Hosea 9:10
I found Israel like grapes in the wilderness - God is not said to find anything, as though “He” had lost it, or knew not where it was, or came suddenly upon it, not expecting it.
Whedon's Commentary on Hosea 9:10
10. Like grapes in the wilderness — As grapes unexpectedly discovered in the desert delight the heart of the weary traveler, so Israel, in the beginning, delighted the heart of Jehovah (compare Hosea 2:15; Jeremiah 2:3).
Sermons on Hosea 9:10
| Sermon | Description | |
|---|---|---|
|
Hosea #7 Ch. 11-12 Hosea by Chuck Missler | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the book of Hosea and its message about God's love and Israel's disloyalty. The speaker highlights how God drew Israel with cords of love and |
|
(First Baptist Church) #2 - Conscience by J. Edwin Orr | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the role of the Holy Spirit in convicting and convincing the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment. He discusses the importance of worki |
|
Phinehas - Priest of Obedience by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on a passage from the book of Numbers in the Bible. They raise questions about the conduct of Moses and the Israelites when they engaged in imm |
|
The Horizon of Divine Purpose - Part 1 by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of seeing the person and purpose as interconnected. They express a strong burden for delivering this message and believe it is |
|
The Apostate's Lifestyle by J.B. Buffington | J.B. Buffington preaches on the dangers of apostasy and the characteristics of false teachers as outlined in 2 Peter 2:10-16. He emphasizes how these apostates walk after the flesh |
|
Your First Love by Chuck Smith | This sermon delves into Revelation chapter 2, focusing on the message to the church of Ephesus about their loss of first love for Jesus. It emphasizes the importance of repentance, |
|
|
The Good Way by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the pastor emphasizes the importance of returning to our first love for God. He encourages the congregation to turn off distractions like television and prioritize |