Hosea 4:1, God denounces judgments on Israel, for their aggravated impieties and iniquities; Hosea 4:12, He exposes the ignorance and wickedness of the priests, and profligacy of the people, he will leave their wives and daughters to commit lewdness, without present punishment; Hosea 4:15, He warns Judah, not to imitate Israel’s crimes, which are still further reproved.
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