Hosea 4:10
Hosea 4:10 in Multiple Translations
They will eat but not be satisfied; they will be promiscuous but not multiply. For they have stopped obeying the LORD.
For they shall eat, and not have enough: they shall commit whoredom, and shall not increase: because they have left off to take heed to the LORD.
And they shall eat, and not have enough; they shall play the harlot, and shall not increase; because they have left off taking heed to Jehovah.
They will have food, but they will not be full; they will be false to me, but they will not be increased, because they no longer give thought to the Lord.
They will eat, but they will not be satisfied; they will engage in prostitution, but they will not prosper because they have given up on the Lord to go and prostitute themselves to other gods.
For they shall eate, and not haue ynough: they shall commit adulterie, and shall not increase, because they haue left off to take heede to ye Lord.
And they have eaten, and are not satisfied, They have gone a-whoring, and increase not, For they have left off taking heed to Jehovah.
They will eat, and not have enough. They will play the prostitute, and will not increase; because they have abandoned listening to the LORD.
For they shall eat, and not have enough: they shall be guilty of lewdness, and shall not increase: because they have ceased to take heed to the LORD.
And they shall eat and shall not be filled: they have committed fornication, and have not ceased: because they have forsaken the Lord in not observing his law.
The priests will eat, but they will still be hungry; they will have sex with prostitutes, but they will not have any children, because they have abandoned me, Yahweh,
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Study Notes — Hosea 4:10
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- Hosea 4:10 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Hosea 4:10
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Hosea 4:10
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Hosea 4:10
- Trapp's Commentary on Hosea 4:10
- Ellicott's Commentary on Hosea 4:10
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Hosea 4:10
- Cambridge Bible on Hosea 4:10
- Barnes' Notes on Hosea 4:10
- Whedon's Commentary on Hosea 4:10
- Sermons on Hosea 4:10
Context — God’s Case against His People
10They will eat but not be satisfied; they will be promiscuous but not multiply. For they have abandoned the LORD to give themselves
11to promiscuity, wine, and new wine, which take away understanding. 12My people consult their wooden idols, and their divining rods inform them. For a spirit of prostitution leads them astray and they have played the harlot against their God.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Micah 6:14 | You will eat but not be satisfied, and your hunger will remain with you. What you acquire, you will not preserve; and what you save, I will give to the sword. |
| 2 | Leviticus 26:26 | When I cut off your supply of bread, ten women will bake your bread in a single oven and dole out your bread by weight, so that you will eat but not be satisfied. |
| 3 | Haggai 1:6 | You have planted much but harvested little. You eat but never have enough. You drink but never have your fill. You put on clothes but never get warm. You earn wages to put into a bag pierced through.” |
| 4 | Malachi 2:1–3 | “And now this decree is for you, O priests: If you do not listen, and if you do not take it to heart to honor My name,” says the LORD of Hosts, “I will send a curse among you, and I will curse your blessings. Yes, I have already begun to curse them, because you are not taking it to heart. Behold, I will rebuke your descendants, and I will spread dung on your faces, the waste from your feasts, and you will be carried off with it. |
| 5 | 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. |
| 6 | Isaiah 65:13–16 | Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: “My servants will eat, but you will go hungry; My servants will drink, but you will go thirsty; My servants will rejoice, but you will be put to shame. My servants will shout for joy with a glad heart, but you will cry out with a heavy heart and wail with a broken spirit. You will leave behind your name as a curse for My chosen ones, and the Lord GOD will slay you; but to His servants He will give another name. Whoever invokes a blessing in the land will do so by the God of truth, and whoever takes an oath in the land will swear by the God of truth. For the former troubles will be forgotten and hidden from My sight. |
| 7 | Zephaniah 1:6 | and those who turn back from following the LORD, neither seeking the LORD nor inquiring of Him.” |
| 8 | 2 Chronicles 24:17 | After the death of Jehoiada, however, the officials of Judah came and paid homage to the king, and he listened to them. |
| 9 | Hosea 9:11–17 | Ephraim’s glory will fly away like a bird, with no birth, no pregnancy, and no conception. Even if they raise their children, I will bereave them of each one. Yes, woe be to them when I turn away from them! I have seen Ephraim, like Tyre, planted in a meadow. But Ephraim will bring out his children for slaughter. Give them, O LORD— what will You give? Give them wombs that miscarry and breasts that dry up! All their evil appears at Gilgal, for there I hated them. I will drive them from My house for the wickedness of their deeds. I will no longer love them; all their leaders are rebellious. Ephraim is struck down; their root is withered; they cannot bear fruit. Even if they bear children, I will slay the darlings of their wombs. My God will reject them because they have not obeyed Him; and they shall be wanderers among the nations. |
| 10 | Ezekiel 18:24 | But if a righteous man turns from his righteousness and practices iniquity, committing the same abominations as the wicked, will he live? None of the righteous acts he did will be remembered. Because of the unfaithfulness and sin he has committed, he will die. |
Hosea 4:10 Summary
[This verse is saying that when people disobey God and chase after sinful things, they will never be truly happy or fulfilled. It's like trying to fill a hole that can't be filled, as seen in Ecclesiastes 1:8. They might try to find pleasure in things like sex or food, but it will never be enough. The only way to find true satisfaction is to obey God and follow His commands, as Jesus teaches in John 14:15 and John 15:10-11.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'eat but not be satisfied' in Hosea 4:10?
This phrase suggests that despite indulging in worldly pleasures, people will still feel empty and unfulfilled, much like the Israelites in the wilderness who grumbled despite God's provision, as seen in Exodus 16:3 and Numbers 11:4-6.
How does promiscuity relate to not multiplying in this verse?
The Bible often uses the metaphor of fruitfulness to describe the blessings of obedience to God, as in Deuteronomy 28:1-14, so in this context, not multiplying may indicate a lack of spiritual fruitfulness or blessing due to disobedience.
What is the significance of 'they have stopped obeying the LORD' in this verse?
This phrase highlights the root issue of the people's problems - their disobedience to God's commands, which is a recurring theme throughout the book of Hosea, such as in Hosea 4:1 and Hosea 8:1, and is also warned against in other books like Jeremiah 7:23-24 and Romans 2:8.
How does this verse relate to the broader context of Hosea 4?
This verse is part of a larger section condemning the idolatrous and immoral practices of the Israelites, emphasizing the consequences of their spiritual adultery against God, as seen in verses like Hosea 4:12 and echoing the warnings of other prophets like Isaiah 1:21-23.
Reflection Questions
- In what ways do I seek satisfaction in things that cannot truly fulfill me, and how can I turn to God for true satisfaction?
- How can I prioritize obedience to God's commands in my daily life, and what are some areas where I may be disobedient?
- What are some ways that promiscuity or other forms of immorality can lead to spiritual emptiness, and how can I protect myself from these dangers?
- What does it mean to 'multiply' in a spiritual sense, and how can I seek to bear spiritual fruit in my life?
Gill's Exposition on Hosea 4:10
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Hosea 4:10
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Hosea 4:10
Trapp's Commentary on Hosea 4:10
Ellicott's Commentary on Hosea 4:10
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Hosea 4:10
Cambridge Bible on Hosea 4:10
Barnes' Notes on Hosea 4:10
Whedon's Commentary on Hosea 4:10
Sermons on Hosea 4:10
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(God and Man) Three Things God Requires by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of living by God's rules and not accumulating worldly possessions. He warns that those who prioritize material wealth will ult |
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It's Not Enough to Get Out of Babylon by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher criticizes the trend of showcase charities that are primarily focused on raising money for airtime and advertisement. He warns that ministers will be h |
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Revival in the Home by Harold Vaughan | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of bears in Yellowstone Park to illustrate how people can lose sight of their purpose. He questions whether we have lost the reason |
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From Babylon to Jerusalem - (Malachi) ch.1:11-2:16 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the story of Abraham and the importance of keeping our promises to God. He highlights how Abraham went above and beyond his promise to provid |
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Book of Zephaniah by Bob Phillips | In this sermon, the speaker describes the state of Jerusalem and its people, who are in a state of despair and humiliation. The gates of the city are destroyed, the nobles are unab |
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Ministry Marriage (Time for Renewal Conference) by Teresa Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of not deceiving God and pretending to be righteous. He highlights the need for individuals to make things right and open thei |
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An Effective Ministry by Walter Chantry | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of an effective ministry and the role of a minister as a messenger of the Lord. The key elements of an effective ministry incl |






