Hosea 10:7
Hosea 10:7 in Multiple Translations
Samaria will be carried off with her king like a twig on the surface of the water.
As for Samaria, her king is cut off as the foam upon the water.
As for Samaria, her king is cut off, as foam upon the water.
As for Samaria, her king is cut off, like mist on the water.
Samaria and its king will be destroyed, swept away like a twig on the surface of the water.
Of Samaria, the King thereof is destroyed as the some vpon the water.
Cut off is Samaria! Its king [is] as a chip on the face of the waters.
Samaria and her king float away like a twig on the water.
As for Samaria, her king is cut off as the foam upon the water.
Samaria hath made her king to pass as froth upon the face of the water.
The King of Samaria and the other people in Samaria will be gone; they will be like [SIM] a twig that floats away on the surface of the water and disappears.
Berean Amplified Bible — Hosea 10:7
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Hosea 10:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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נִדְמֶ֥ה
שֹׁמְר֖וֹן
מַלְכָּ֑/הּ
כְּ/קֶ֖צֶף
עַל
פְּנֵי
מָֽיִם
נִדְמֶ֥ה
dâmâh
H1820
to cease
V-Niphal-Inf-c
שֹׁמְר֖וֹן
Shômᵉrôwn
H8111
Samaria
N-proper
מַלְכָּ֑/הּ
melek
H4428
King's
N-ms | Suff
כְּ/קֶ֖צֶף
qetseph
H7110
wrath
Prep | N-ms
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
פְּנֵי
pânîym
H6440
face
N-cp
מָֽיִם
mayim
H4325
Water (Gate)
N-mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Hosea 10:7
נִדְמֶ֥ה
dâmâh
H1820
"to cease"
V-Niphal-Inf-c
To cease or be destroyed is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which can also mean to be silent or fail. It is used in Psalms and Isaiah to describe the end of something. God's power can bring about destruction.
Definition: 1) to cease, cause to cease, cut off, destroy, perish 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to cease 1a2) to cause to cease, destroy 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be cut off 1b2) to be undone, be cut off at sight of the theophany
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: cease, be cut down (off), destroy, be brought to silence, be undone, [idiom] utterly. See also: Psalms 49:13; Lamentations 3:49; Psalms 49:21.
שֹׁמְר֖וֹן
Shômᵉrôwn
H8111
"Samaria"
N-proper
Samaria means watch mountain, a region in northern Palestine and the capital city of the northern kingdom of Israel, located near Jerusalem. It was the kingdom of the 10 tribes of Israel after Solomon's death.
Definition: § Samaria = "watch mountain" 1) the region of northern Palestine associated with the northern kingdom of the 10 tribes of Israel which split from the kingdom after the death of Solomon during the reign of his son Rehoboam and were ruled by Jeroboam 2) the capital city of the northern kingdom of Israel located 30 miles (50 km) north of Jerusalem and 6 miles (10 km) northwest of Shechem
Usage: Occurs in 101 OT verses. KJV: Samaria. See also: 1 Kings 13:32; 2 Kings 17:5; Isaiah 7:9.
מַלְכָּ֑/הּ
melek
H4428
"King's"
N-ms | Suff
This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.
Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)
Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.
כְּ/קֶ֖צֶף
qetseph
H7110
"wrath"
Prep | N-ms
This word can mean a small splinter or twig, but also figuratively describes rage or strife, like the foam on a furious animal's mouth in Job 39:24. It signifies intense emotion or turmoil, often used to convey a sense of urgency or danger. The Bible uses it to describe intense feelings.
Definition: 1) wrath, anger 1a) of God 1b) of man
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: foam, indignation, [idiom] sore, wrath. See also: Numbers 1:53; Esther 1:18; Psalms 38:2.
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
פְּנֵי
pânîym
H6440
"face"
N-cp
This word means face or presence, like being in front of someone or something. It's used in many contexts, like in Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to describe interactions and relationships.
Definition: : face 1) face 1a) face, faces 1b) presence, person 1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim) 1d) face (of animals) 1e) face, surface (of ground) 1f) as adv of loc/temp 1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before 1g) with prep 1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of
Usage: Occurs in 1891 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 43:31; Exodus 30:16.
מָֽיִם
mayim
H4325
"Water (Gate)"
N-mp
This word means water, referring to a liquid or a source of refreshment. It appears in the Bible as a literal and figurative term, including references to wasting or urine. The word is used in various contexts, such as in Genesis and Leviticus.
Definition: This name means water, refreshment
Usage: Occurs in 525 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] piss, wasting, water(-ing, (-course, -flood, -spring)). See also: Genesis 1:2; Leviticus 14:9; Joshua 18:15.
Study Notes — Hosea 10:7
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- Context
- Cross References
- Hosea 10:7 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Hosea 10:7
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Hosea 10:7
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Hosea 10:7
- Trapp's Commentary on Hosea 10:7
- Ellicott's Commentary on Hosea 10:7
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Hosea 10:7
- Cambridge Bible on Hosea 10:7
- Barnes' Notes on Hosea 10:7
- Whedon's Commentary on Hosea 10:7
- Sermons on Hosea 10:7
Context — Retribution for Israel’s Sin
5The people of Samaria will fear for the calf of Beth-aven. Indeed, its people will mourn over it with its idolatrous priests— those who rejoiced in its glory— for it has been taken from them into exile.
6Yes, it will be carried to Assyria as tribute to the great king. Ephraim will be seized with shame; Israel will be ashamed of its wooden idols.
7Samaria will be carried off with her king like a twig on the surface of the water.
8The high places of Aven will be destroyed— it is the sin of Israel; thorns and thistles will overgrow their altars. Then they will say to the mountains, “Cover us!” and to the hills, “Fall on us!” 9Since the days of Gibeah you have sinned, O Israel, and there you have remained. Did not the battle in Gibeah overtake the sons of iniquity?Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Hosea 10:3 | Surely now they will say, “We have no king, for we do not revere the LORD. What can a king do for us?” |
| 2 | Jude 1:13 | They are wild waves of the sea, foaming up their own shame; wandering stars, for whom blackest darkness has been reserved forever. |
| 3 | 2 Kings 1:3 | But the angel of the LORD said to Elijah the Tishbite, “Go up to meet the messengers of the king of Samaria and ask them, ‘Is it because there is no God in Israel that you are on your way to inquire of Baal-zebub, the god of Ekron?’ |
| 4 | 1 Kings 21:1 | Some time later, Naboth the Jezreelite happened to own a vineyard in Jezreel next to the palace of Ahab king of Samaria. |
| 5 | 2 Kings 15:30 | Then Hoshea son of Elah led a conspiracy against Pekah son of Remaliah. In the twentieth year of Jotham son of Uzziah, Hoshea attacked Pekah, killed him, and reigned in his place. |
| 6 | Hosea 10:15 | Thus it will be done to you, O Bethel, because of your great wickedness. When the day dawns, the king of Israel will be utterly cut off. |
| 7 | 2 Kings 17:4 | But the king of Assyria discovered that Hoshea had conspired to send envoys to King So of Egypt, and that he had not paid tribute to the king of Assyria as in previous years. Therefore the king of Assyria arrested Hoshea and put him in prison. |
| 8 | Hosea 13:11 | So in My anger I gave you a king, and in My wrath I took him away. |
Hosea 10:7 Summary
[Hosea 10:7 is telling us that even the strongest kingdoms, like Samaria, can be easily taken away by God, just like a small twig floating on water. This shows us how powerful God is and how little control we really have over our lives or the world around us. As seen in Jeremiah 27:5-7, God is the one who gives power to kings and takes it away, reminding us to always trust in Him. By looking at this verse, we can learn to trust in God's power and sovereignty, rather than in our own strength or the strength of our leaders.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of Samaria being carried off like a twig on the surface of the water in Hosea 10:7?
This verse is a powerful illustration of how God can easily remove even the most powerful kingdoms, just like a twig is effortlessly carried away by the water, as seen in Isaiah 40:15 where nations are compared to a drop in a bucket.
Why is the king of Samaria mentioned specifically in this verse?
The king's mention emphasizes that even the highest human authority is subject to God's judgment and power, much like in Psalm 2:10-12 where kings are warned to serve the Lord with fear.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the chapter's themes of idolatry and judgment?
Hosea 10:7 is a direct consequence of the idolatry and sin described in surrounding verses, such as Hosea 10:5-6, where the people's trust in idols instead of God leads to their downfall, a concept also found in Deuteronomy 28:47-48.
What does this verse teach us about God's power and control over human events?
This verse demonstrates God's sovereignty and ability to control the destiny of nations, a theme also present in Daniel 2:21 and Isaiah 46:10, where God's power to determine the course of human history is clearly stated.
Reflection Questions
- How does the image of a twig being carried away by water make you feel about the power and control of God in your own life?
- In what ways can you apply the lesson of Samaria's king being powerless against God's judgment to your own life and the things you consider important?
- What are some 'idols' in your life that could be leading you away from trusting in God, similar to the calf of Beth-aven in Hosea 10:5?
- How can remembering that God is the one who determines the rise and fall of nations and leaders impact your daily trust and obedience to Him?
Gill's Exposition on Hosea 10:7
[As for] Samaria,.... The metropolis of the ten tribes of Israel, and here put for the whole kingdom: her king is cut off; which some understand of Pekah, who was killed by Hoshea; others of several
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Hosea 10:7
As for Samaria, her king is cut off as the foam upon the water. As for Samaria, her king is cut off as the foam upon the water - (Hosea 10:3; Hosea 10:15) "foam" denoting short-lived existence and speedy dissolution.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Hosea 10:7
As for Samaria, after three years’ siege she shall be cut off. Her king is cut off; for all the rest of the kingdom was lost, and now he is pent up there also; he that was once the confidence of the ten tribes, and king of a mighty people, is now spoiled of all but one only city, where he is rather a prisoner than a king, kept close till made a captive. Is cut off; shortly will be cut off; it is not unlikely this prophecy should be delivered when Samaria was besieged. As the foam upon the water; as a contemptible, weak, and light thing: it is a proverb, and foretells how contemptibly the Assyrians should use them.
Trapp's Commentary on Hosea 10:7
Hosea 10:7 [As for] Samaria, her king is cut off as the foam upon the water.Ver. 7. As for Samaria, her king is cut off, as the foam upon the waters] An apt simile (whereof this prophet is full). Her king (not her idols, as some sense it), though gotten into Samaria, a strong city, so well victualled and fortified as to hold out a siege of three years’ continuance, yet shall be cut off, or silenced, as Hosea 4:7, "as the foam upon the waters," bulla evanida, more weak than water, whereof it ariseth, and whereby it is wherried away, and cannot resist; or, as a bubble blown up by every small wind, and as easily blown out again; it no sooner appears but it disappears. Lo, such are the greatest kings and kingdoms, when God taketh them in their wickedness. "He cuts off the spirit of princes," Psalms 76:12, he slips them off (so the Hebrew is) as one would slip off a flower between one’ s fingers; or as one would slip off a bunch of grapes. The kingdoms of the earth are like "foam upon the waters": 1. For their seeming brightness; 2. For their great eminence; 3. For their instability and inability to resist; 4. For their sudden fall and disappearance.
The Turkish empire (which hath swallowed up so many glorious empires and renowned kingdoms) laboureth with nothing more than the weightiness of itself; and shall shortly be cut off as foam, and live no otherwise than by fame, as others now do; though for the present it be no whit inferior in greatness and strength to the greatest monarchies that ever yet were upon the face of the earth; the Roman empire only excepted.
Ellicott's Commentary on Hosea 10:7
(7) Foam . . . Water.—One of the most striking images in the prophecy. The word qetseph, rendered “foam”—Speaker’s Commentary reads “bubble”—properly signifies “chip” or “fragment.” Translate: Like a chip on the waters’ surface. The king is tossed on the raging seas of political life like a helpless fragment. Such was the instability of the throne of Israel at this period. (Comp. Hosea 13:11.)
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Hosea 10:7
Verse 7. Her king is cut off as the foam] As lightly as a puff of wind blows off the foam that is formed below by a fall of water, so shall the kings of Israel be cut off. We have already seen that not less than four of them died by assassination in a very short time. See on Hosea 7:7.
Cambridge Bible on Hosea 10:7
7. her king] i. e. not merely the king who happened to be on the throne, but the monarchy itself (as Hosea 10:15). Others, less probably, her idol-god (comp. Amos 5:26). as the foam, &c.] A striking figure, and singled out for its beauty by so good a judge as Mr Ruskin, but Hosea’s is still more appropriate. Render, as a chip on the face of the water (following the Septuagint instead of the Targum), and note the contrast between the helpless fragment of wood and the irresistible power of the current.
Barnes' Notes on Hosea 10:7
Her king is cut off like foam - (Or, more probably, “a straw) on the” (literally, “face of the) water.” A bubble, or one of those little shreds which float in countless numbers on the surface of the
Whedon's Commentary on Hosea 10:7
6. The calf itself will be carried to Assyria for a present — Not a present to secure help (Hosea 7:11; Hosea 12:1), though LXX.
Sermons on Hosea 10:7
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Hell Whats It Like - Whos Going There by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher shares a powerful story about a man who experienced a tragic accident on an oil rig. Despite being mocked by a young man prior to the accident, the inj |
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Anxiety by A.W. Pink | The preacher delves into the concept of 'Destruction' (apoleia) in the Bible, emphasizing that it signifies the utter and hopeless loss of all that gives worth to existence, rather |
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The Eternity of Hell-Torments. (Matt. 25:46) by George Whitefield | George Whitefield preaches to the inhabitants of Savannah in Georgia about the eternal punishment awaiting the wicked as described in Matthew 25:46. He emphasizes the importance of |
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A House Without Light! by Thomas Brooks | Thomas Brooks emphasizes the terrifying reality of hell as a 'house without light,' where the unprofitable servant is cast into utter darkness, devoid of any comfort or hope. He co |
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On the Cause of Skepticism by Thomas Reade | Thomas Reade delves into the multitude of opinions and divisions in the religious world, attributing it to the pride of human hearts leading to uncharitableness and combats within |
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Epistle 394 by George Fox | George Fox preaches about the challenges and persecutions faced by believers in the world, emphasizing that through Christ's power, they can overcome all obstacles and sufferings f |
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Honoring Your Prayer by Samuel Daniel | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of having a heart that is perfect toward God. He uses the story of Elijah and the captain of fifty to illustrate how God show |