Hosea 4:19
Hosea 4:19 in Multiple Translations
The whirlwind has wrapped them in its wings, and their sacrifices will bring them shame.
The wind hath bound her up in her wings, and they shall be ashamed because of their sacrifices.
The wind hath wrapped her up in its wings; and they shall be put to shame because of their sacrifices.
They are folded in the skirts of the wind; they will be shamed because of their offerings.
A wind will carry them away; they will be ashamed of their pagan worship.”
The winde hath bounde them vp in her wings, and they shalbe ashamed of their sacrifices.
Distressed her hath wind with its wings, And they are ashamed of their sacrifices!
The wind has wrapped her up in its wings; and they shall be disappointed because of their sacrifices.
The wind hath bound her up in her wings, and they shall be ashamed because of their sacrifices.
The wind hath bound them up in its wings, and they shall be confounded because of their sacrifices.
But they will disappear as though [MET] they were blown away by a whirlwind. They will become very ashamed because of their offering sacrifices to idols.”
Berean Amplified Bible — Hosea 4:19
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Hosea 4:19 Interlinear (Deep Study)
BIB
HEB
צָרַ֥ר
ר֛וּחַ
אוֹתָ֖/הּ
בִּ/כְנָפֶ֑י/הָ
וְ/יֵבֹ֖שׁוּ
מִ/זִּבְחוֹתָֽ/ם
צָרַ֥ר
tsârar
H6887
to confine
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
ר֛וּחַ
rûwach
H7307
spirit
N-cs
אוֹתָ֖/הּ
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM | Suff
בִּ/כְנָפֶ֑י/הָ
kânâph
H3671
wing
Prep | N-fd | Suff
וְ/יֵבֹ֖שׁוּ
bûwsh
H954
be ashamed
Conj | V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
מִ/זִּבְחוֹתָֽ/ם
zebach
H2077
sacrifice
Prep | N-mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Hosea 4:19
צָרַ֥ר
tsârar
H6887
"to confine"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
To rival means to oppose or afflict someone. In the Bible, this word is used to describe the struggles of the Israelites, such as when they were oppressed by their enemies or faced internal conflicts and afflictions.
Definition: to confine, besiege Another spelling of tsur (צוּר "to confine" H6696A)
Usage: Occurs in 52 OT verses. KJV: adversary, (be in) afflict(-ion), beseige, bind (up), (be in, bring) distress, enemy, narrower, oppress, pangs, shut up, be in a strait (trouble), vex. See also: Exodus 12:34; Psalms 8:3; Psalms 6:8.
ר֛וּחַ
rûwach
H7307
"spirit"
N-cs
In the Bible, this word for spirit refers to the breath of life, the wind, or a person's mind and emotions, as seen in the book of Ezekiel.
Definition: : spirit 1) wind, breath, mind, spirit 1a) breath 1b) wind 1b1) of heaven 1b2) quarter (of wind), side 1b3) breath of air 1b4) air, gas 1b5) vain, empty thing 1c) spirit (as that which breathes quickly in animation or agitation) 1c1) spirit, animation, vivacity, vigour 1c2) courage 1c3) temper, anger 1c4) impatience, patience 1c5) spirit, disposition (as troubled, bitter, discontented) 1c6) disposition (of various kinds), unaccountable or uncontrollable impulse 1c7) prophetic spirit 1d) spirit (of the living, breathing being in man and animals) 1d1) as gift, preserved by God, God's spirit, departing at death, disembodied being 1e) spirit (as seat of emotion) 1e1) desire 1e2) sorrow, trouble 1f) spirit 1f1) as seat or organ of mental acts 1f2) rarely of the will 1f3) as seat especially of moral character 1g) Spirit of God, the third person of the triune God, the Holy Spirit, coequal, coeternal with the Father and the Son 1g1) as inspiring ecstatic state of prophecy 1g2) as impelling prophet to utter instruction or warning 1g3) imparting warlike energy and executive and administrative power 1g4) as endowing men with various gifts 1g5) as energy of life 1g6) as manifest in the Shekinah glory 1g7) never referred to as a depersonalised force
Usage: Occurs in 348 OT verses. KJV: air, anger, blast, breath, [idiom] cool, courage, mind, [idiom] quarter, [idiom] side, spirit(-ual), tempest, [idiom] vain, (whirl-) wind(-y). See also: Genesis 1:2; Job 6:26; Psalms 1:4.
אוֹתָ֖/הּ
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM | Suff
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
בִּ/כְנָפֶ֑י/הָ
kânâph
H3671
"wing"
Prep | N-fd | Suff
The Hebrew word for wing, used to describe the edge or extremity of something, like a bird's wing or the corner of a garment. It appears in the Bible to describe various objects and locations, including the wing of a bird.
Definition: 1) wing, extremity, edge, winged, border, corner, shirt 1a) wing 1b) extremity 1b1) skirt, corner (of garment)
Usage: Occurs in 85 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] bird, border, corner, end, feather(-ed), [idiom] flying, [phrase] (one an-) other, overspreading, [idiom] quarters, skirt, [idiom] sort, uttermost part, wing(-ed). See also: Genesis 1:21; Psalms 139:9; Psalms 17:8.
וְ/יֵבֹ֖שׁוּ
bûwsh
H954
"be ashamed"
Conj | V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
To be ashamed is what this Hebrew word means, implying a feeling of guilt or disappointment. It is used to describe someone who is disconcerted or delayed, like in the story of Adam and Eve. Shame is a strong emotion.
Definition: 1) to put to shame, be ashamed, be disconcerted, be disappointed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to feel shame 1a2) to be ashamed, disconcerted, disappointed (by reason of) 1b) (Piel) to delay (in shame) 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to put to shame 1c2) to act shamefully 1c3) to be ashamed 1d) (Hithpolel) to be ashamed before one another
Usage: Occurs in 105 OT verses. KJV: (be, make, bring to, cause, put to, with, a-) shamed(-d), be (put to) confounded(-fusion), become dry, delay, be long. See also: Genesis 2:25; Isaiah 24:23; Psalms 6:11.
מִ/זִּבְחוֹתָֽ/ם
zebach
H2077
"sacrifice"
Prep | N-mp | Suff
A sacrifice refers to the act of offering an animal's flesh to God, such as in the sacrifices of righteousness or the Passover. This term encompasses various types of sacrifices, including thank offerings and covenant sacrifices. The KJV translates it as 'offer' or 'sacrifice'.
Definition: 1) sacrifice 1a) sacrifices of righteousness 1b) sacrifices of strife 1c) sacrifices to dead things 1d) the covenant sacrifice 1e) the passover 1f) annual sacrifice 1g) thank offering
Usage: Occurs in 153 OT verses. KJV: offer(-ing), sacrifice. See also: Genesis 31:54; 1 Samuel 2:19; Psalms 4:6.
Study Notes — Hosea 4:19
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- Context
- Cross References
- Hosea 4:19 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Hosea 4:19
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Hosea 4:19
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Hosea 4:19
- Trapp's Commentary on Hosea 4:19
- Ellicott's Commentary on Hosea 4:19
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Hosea 4:19
- Cambridge Bible on Hosea 4:19
- Barnes' Notes on Hosea 4:19
- Sermons on Hosea 4:19
Context — God’s Case against His People
17Ephraim is joined to idols; leave him alone!
18When their liquor is gone, they turn to prostitution; their rulers dearly love disgrace.
19The whirlwind has wrapped them in its wings, and their sacrifices will bring them shame.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Isaiah 1:29 | Surely you will be ashamed of the sacred oaks in which you have delighted; you will be embarrassed by the gardens that you have chosen. |
| 2 | Jeremiah 4:11–12 | At that time it will be said to this people and to Jerusalem, “A searing wind from the barren heights in the desert blows toward the daughter of My people, but not to winnow or to sift; a wind too strong for that comes from Me. Now I also pronounce judgments against them.” |
| 3 | Hosea 13:15 | Although he flourishes among his brothers, an east wind will come— a wind from the LORD rising up from the desert. His fountain will fail, and his spring will run dry. The wind will plunder his treasury of every precious article. |
| 4 | Jeremiah 51:1 | This is what the LORD says: “Behold, I will stir up against Babylon and against the people of Leb-kamai the spirit of a destroyer. |
| 5 | Jeremiah 3:24–25 | From our youth, that shameful god has consumed what our fathers have worked for— their flocks and herds, their sons and daughters. Let us lie down in our shame; let our disgrace cover us. We have sinned against the LORD our God, both we and our fathers; from our youth even to this day we have not obeyed the voice of the LORD our God.” |
| 6 | Jeremiah 17:13 | O LORD, the hope of Israel, all who abandon You will be put to shame. All who turn away will be written in the dust, for they have abandoned the LORD, the fountain of living water. |
| 7 | Hosea 12:1 | Ephraim chases the wind and pursues the east wind all day long; he multiplies lies and violence; he makes a covenant with Assyria and sends olive oil to Egypt. |
| 8 | Jeremiah 2:26–27 | As the thief is ashamed when he is caught, so the house of Israel is disgraced. They, their kings, their officials, their priests, and their prophets say to a tree, ‘You are my father,’ and to a stone, ‘You gave me birth.’ For they have turned their backs to Me and not their faces, yet in the time of trouble they beg, ‘Rise up and save us!’ |
| 9 | Jeremiah 2:36–37 | How unstable you are, constantly changing your ways! You will be disappointed by Egypt just as you were by Assyria. Moreover, you will leave that place with your hands on your head, for the LORD has rejected those you trust; you will not prosper by their help.” |
| 10 | Isaiah 42:17 | But those who trust in idols and say to molten images, ‘You are our gods!’ will be turned back in utter shame. |
Hosea 4:19 Summary
[This verse is saying that the people of Israel have been caught up in a storm of God's judgment because of their idolatry and sin, similar to what is described in Isaiah 57:21 and Jeremiah 2:13. The whirlwind represents the powerful and overwhelming nature of God's wrath, as seen in Nahum 1:3 and Job 38:1. Their attempts to worship and sacrifice to idols will ultimately bring them shame and regret, as warned in Deuteronomy 28:47 and Jeremiah 11:17. We can learn from this verse by recognizing the importance of seeking God alone and avoiding idolatrous practices, as commanded in Exodus 20:3-5 and Matthew 22:37-38.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the whirlwind represent in Hosea 4:19?
The whirlwind in Hosea 4:19 is likely a symbol of God's judgment, as seen in other passages like Isaiah 29:6 and Jeremiah 23:19, where God's wrath is compared to a whirlwind or storm.
Why will their sacrifices bring them shame?
The sacrifices mentioned in Hosea 4:19 are likely the idolatrous practices of the Israelites, which are condemned by God in Deuteronomy 12:31 and Jeremiah 32:35, and will ultimately bring them shame and regret.
How does this verse relate to the surrounding context?
Hosea 4:19 is connected to the previous verses, which describe the Israelites' idolatry and immorality, as seen in Hosea 4:17-18, and serves as a warning of the consequences of their actions, much like the warnings in Proverbs 10:29 and Romans 6:21.
What is the significance of the whirlwind wrapping them in its wings?
The image of the whirlwind wrapping the Israelites in its wings in Hosea 4:19 may suggest a sense of inescapable judgment, similar to the idea of being trapped in a storm, as described in Psalms 107:25-27 and Jonah 1:4-5.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I may be seeking comfort or security in things that are not God, and how can I turn to Him instead?
- How can I examine my own heart and actions to ensure that I am not participating in idolatrous or shameful practices?
- What are some areas in my life where I may be trying to justify or hide my sin, and how can I bring them into the light of God's truth?
- In what ways can I seek to honor God with my sacrifices and offerings, rather than bringing shame to myself or others?
- How can I trust in God's sovereignty and judgment, even when I do not understand the circumstances around me?
Gill's Exposition on Hosea 4:19
The wind hath bound her up in her wings,.... That is, the wind in its wings hath bound up Ephraim, Israel, or the ten tribes, compared to a heifer; meaning, that the wind of God's wrath and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Hosea 4:19
The wind hath bound her up in her wings, and they shall be ashamed because of their sacrifices. The wind hath bound her up in her wings.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Hosea 4:19
The whirlwind of wrath from God hath already seized this old adulteress, and carried some of her children away already, ,29. Execution of judgment is already begun, and therefore, O Judah, keep distance from Ephraim. They shall be ashamed; greatly confounded and disappointed of their hopes: as thou, O Judah, wouldst prevent this shame, flee the society of these idolaters. Because of their sacrifices; what they made their confidence shall be their shame, their own idols cannot help them. but their idolatry shall surely undo them. Their idols which they worshipped and depended on shall be their shame and confusion, for thy God, O Judah, hath cursed such people. Confounded be all they that serve graven images, that boast themselves of idols, . If Israel do, yet, O Judah, do not thou so.
Trapp's Commentary on Hosea 4:19
Hosea 4:19 The wind hath bound her up in her wings, and they shall be ashamed because of their sacrifices.Ver. 19. The wind hath bound her up in her wings] The evil spirit (saith Jerome) hurries them towards hell, which is the just hire of the least sin; how much more of these afore mentioned abominations! Take it rather to be spoken of the suddenness, swiftness, and unresistableness of God’ s judgments, set forth by mighty winds rending the rocks, and tearing up the mountains by the roots, Job 38:9. How then shall wicked men (compared to chaff or "dust of the mountains") stand before the tempest of God’ s wrath, the thunder of his power? Well they may applaud and stroke themselves for a time; but the wind shall bind them up in her wings; God shall blow them to destruction, Job 4:9 : his executioners have the "wings of a stork," large and long, and "wind in those wings," to note their ready obedience, Zechariah 5:9. And although, Ezekiel 1:26, God be represented as sitting upon a throne to show his slowness to punish, yet that "throne hath wings and hands under those wings," to show his swiftness and readiness to do seasonable execution upon his enemies. And they shall be ashamed because of their sacrifices] Wherein they trusted, but now see themselves disappointed, their idols not able to help them. Then shall they cast their idols of silver and of gold, which they have made each for himself to worship, "to the moles and to the bats, to go into the clefts of the rocks, and into the tops of the ragged rocks," Isaiah 2:20-21; see also Isaiah 30:22. If they be not thus ashamed of their former fopperies, they are the more to be pitied, Illum ego periisse dice cui periit pudor. He is an undone man that shames not, does not hesitate for his evil practices, that blusheth not, bleedeth not before God for them, lying down in his shame, Jeremiah 3:25, as fully ashamed of his former hopes, Psalms 119:116, which now he seeth how far they have abused him.
Ellicott's Commentary on Hosea 4:19
(18, 19) The Authorised version is here very defective. Translate, Their carousal hath become degraded; with whoring they whore. Her shields love shame. A blast hath seized her in its wings, so that they are covered with shame for their offerings. “Shields” mean the princes of the people, as in Psalms 47:9. The fern. “her” in these verses refers to Ephraim, in accordance with the common Hebrew idiom. The change of person to the masculine plural is characteristic of the style of Hebrew prophecy. The storm-wind hath seized upon her with its wings—carried her away like a swarm of locusts or a baffled bird.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Hosea 4:19
Verse 19. The wind hath bound her] A parching wind has blasted them in their wings - coasts, borders; or they are carried away into captivity, as with the most rapid blight. These two last verses are very obscure.
Cambridge Bible on Hosea 4:19
19. The wind hath bound her up in her wings] A figure for the suddenness and violence with which the enemy should carry Israel away into exile (comp. Isaiah 57:13), The perfect is that of prophetic certitude.
Barnes' Notes on Hosea 4:19
The wind hath bound her up in her wings - When God brought Israel out of Egypt, He “bare them on eagle’s wings, and brought them unto Himself” Exodus 19:4; Deuteronomy 32:11.
Sermons on Hosea 4:19
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"The Wretched Woman of John Eight" by Charles Alexander | Charles Alexander preaches about the importance of preserving the roots of faith and language by holding onto the Authorized Version of the Bible amidst the influx of newer transla |
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(Genesis) Genesis 32:24 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Jacob wrestling with a man until daybreak. He clarifies that Jacob did not initiate the wrestling match and did not want to figh |
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Upon This Rock by Vance Havner | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of finding time for reflection and stillness in our busy lives. He shares his own experience of taking time to watch the suns |
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"The Suffering of Christ From John's Gospel" ch.17:1 by Charles Alexander | In this sermon on John 17 and 18, the preacher delves into the profound significance of Jesus' words and actions leading up to His crucifixion. Jesus' prayer in John 17 reveals His |