Hosea 5:9
Hosea 5:9 in Multiple Translations
Ephraim will be laid waste on the day of rebuke. Among the tribes of Israel I proclaim what is certain.
Ephraim shall be desolate in the day of rebuke: among the tribes of Israel have I made known that which shall surely be.
Ephraim shall become a desolation in the day of rebuke: among the tribes of Israel have I made known that which shall surely be.
Ephraim will become a waste in the day of punishment; I have given knowledge among the tribes of Israel of what is certain.
Ephraim will be left desolate on the day of punishment. Among the tribes of Israel I will reveal what is the real truth.
Ephraim shall be desolate in the day of rebuke: among the tribes of Israel haue I caused to knowe the trueth.
Ephraim is for a desolation in a day of reproof, Among the tribes of Israel I have made known a sure thing.
Ephraim will become a desolation in the day of rebuke. Among the tribes of Israel, I have made known that which will surely be.
Ephraim shall be desolate in the day of rebuke: among the tribes of Israel have I made known that which shall surely be.
Ephraim shall be in desolation in the day of rebuke: among the tribes of Israel I have shewn that which shall surely be.
Israel will be ruined on the day that I destroy them. What I am telling to the tribes of Israel will certainly happen.
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Hosea 5:9 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אֶפְרַ֨יִם֙
לְ/שַׁמָּ֣ה
תִֽהְיֶ֔ה
בְּ/י֖וֹם
תּֽוֹכֵחָ֑ה
בְּ/שִׁבְטֵי֙
יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל
הוֹדַ֖עְתִּי
נֶאֱמָנָֽה
אֶפְרַ֨יִם֙
ʼEphrayim
H669
Ephraim
N-proper
לְ/שַׁמָּ֣ה
shammâh
H8047
horror
Prep | N-fs
תִֽהְיֶ֔ה
hâyâh
H1961
to be
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs
בְּ/י֖וֹם
yôwm
H3117
day
Prep | N-ms
תּֽוֹכֵחָ֑ה
tôwkêchâh
H8433
rebuke
N-fs
בְּ/שִׁבְטֵי֙
shêbeṭ
H7626
tribe
Prep | N-mp
יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
Israel
N-proper
הוֹדַ֖עְתִּי
yâdaʻ
H3045
to know
V-Hiphil-Perf-1cs
נֶאֱמָנָֽה
ʼâman
H539
be faithful
V-Niphal
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Hebrew Word Reference — Hosea 5:9
אֶפְרַ֨יִם֙
ʼEphrayim
H669
"Ephraim"
N-proper
Ephraim means doubly fruitful, referring to Joseph's son and the tribe that descended from him. The tribe of Ephraim was a significant part of Israel's history. Ephraim is also the name of a region in the Bible.
Definition: Ephraim = "double ash-heap: I shall be doubly fruitful" the country of the tribe of Ephraim Also named: Ephraim (Ἐφραίμ "Ephraim" G2187)
Usage: Occurs in 164 OT verses. KJV: Ephraim, Ephraimites. See also: Genesis 41:52; 1 Chronicles 27:20; Psalms 60:9.
לְ/שַׁמָּ֣ה
shammâh
H8047
"horror"
Prep | N-fs
Shammâh refers to a state of horror or ruin, often describing a waste or desolate land. It can also mean consternation or appalment, and is used in the Bible to describe the aftermath of war or disaster.
Definition: : destroyed/waste 1) waste, horror, appalment 1a) a waste (of land, city, etc) 1b) appalment, horror Also means: sham.mah (שַׁמָּה ": appalled" H8047H)
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: astonishment, desolate(-ion), waste, wonderful thing. See also: Deuteronomy 28:37; Jeremiah 29:18; Psalms 46:9.
תִֽהְיֶ֔ה
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs
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.
בְּ/י֖וֹם
yôwm
H3117
"day"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow
Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.
תּֽוֹכֵחָ֑ה
tôwkêchâh
H8433
"rebuke"
N-fs
This Hebrew word means argument, correction, or reproof, often referring to a verbal rebuke or chastisement. It involves reasoning or proof to make a point or correct someone.
Definition: rebuke, correction, punishment, chastisement
Usage: Occurs in 28 OT verses. KJV: argument, [idiom] chastened, correction, reasoning, rebuke, reproof, [idiom] be (often) reproved. See also: 2 Kings 19:3; Proverbs 12:1; Psalms 38:15.
בְּ/שִׁבְטֵי֙
shêbeṭ
H7626
"tribe"
Prep | N-mp
This word means a stick or staff, but also a clan or tribe, and can refer to a symbol of authority or a tool for punishing. It is used in the Bible to describe the rods used by shepherds or the scepters of kings.
Definition: : tribe 1) rod, staff, branch, offshoot, club, sceptre, tribe 1a) rod, staff 1b) shaft (of spear, dart) 1c) club (of shepherd's implement) 1d) truncheon, sceptre (mark of authority) 1e) clan, tribe
Usage: Occurs in 178 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] correction, dart, rod, sceptre, staff, tribe. See also: Genesis 49:10; 2 Samuel 24:2; Psalms 2:9.
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.
הוֹדַ֖עְתִּי
yâdaʻ
H3045
"to know"
V-Hiphil-Perf-1cs
The Hebrew word for to know means to ascertain by seeing, and is used in many senses, including to learn, perceive, and recognize, as seen in various KJV translations.
Definition: 1) to know 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to know 1a1a) to know, learn to know 1a1b) to perceive 1a1c) to perceive and see, find out and discern 1a1d) to discriminate, distinguish 1a1e) to know by experience 1a1f) to recognise, admit, acknowledge, confess 1a1g) to consider 1a2) to know, be acquainted with 1a3) to know (a person carnally) 1a4) to know how, be skilful in 1a5) to have knowledge, be wise 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be made known, be or become known, be revealed 1b2) to make oneself known 1b3) to be perceived 1b4) to be instructed 1c) (Piel) to cause to know 1d) (Poal) to cause to know 1e) (Pual) 1e1) to be known 1e2) known, one known, acquaintance (participle) 1f) (Hiphil) to make known, declare 1g) (Hophal) to be made known 1h) (Hithpael) to make oneself known, reveal oneself Aramaic equivalent: ye.da (יְדַע "to know" H3046)
Usage: Occurs in 874 OT verses. KJV: acknowledge, acquaintance(-ted with), advise, answer, appoint, assuredly, be aware, (un-) awares, can(-not), certainly, comprehend, consider, [idiom] could they, cunning, declare, be diligent, (can, cause to) discern, discover, endued with, familiar friend, famous, feel, can have, be (ig-) norant, instruct, kinsfolk, kinsman, (cause to let, make) know, (come to give, have, take) knowledge, have (knowledge), (be, make, make to be, make self) known, [phrase] be learned, [phrase] lie by man, mark, perceive, privy to, [idiom] prognosticator, regard, have respect, skilful, shew, can (man of) skill, be sure, of a surety, teach, (can) tell, understand, have (understanding), [idiom] will be, wist, wit, wot. See also: Genesis 3:5; Leviticus 5:4; Judges 21:12.
נֶאֱמָנָֽה
ʼâman
H539
"be faithful"
V-Niphal
This Hebrew word means to be faithful or trustworthy, as seen in the KJV translations. It can also mean to support or confirm something, and is used in passages like Psalm 37:3 to describe trusting in God. The concept of faithfulness is central to the book of Proverbs.
Definition: 1) to support, confirm, be faithful 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to support, confirm, be faithful, uphold, nourish 1a1a) foster-father (subst.) 1a1b) foster-mother, nurse 1a1c) pillars, supporters of the door 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be established, be faithful, be carried, make firm 1b1a) to be carried by a nurse 1b1b) made firm, sure, lasting 1b1c) confirmed, established, sure 1b1d) verified, confirmed 1b1e) reliable, faithful, trusty 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to stand firm, to trust, to be certain, to believe in 1c1a) stand firm 1c1b) trust, believe Aramaic equivalent: a.man (אֲמַן "to trust" H0540)
Usage: Occurs in 102 OT verses. KJV: hence, assurance, believe, bring up, establish, [phrase] fail, be faithful (of long continuance, stedfast, sure, surely, trusty, verified), nurse, (-ing father), (put), trust, turn to the right. See also: Genesis 15:6; Job 24:22; Psalms 12:2.
Study Notes — Hosea 5:9
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- Context
- Cross References
- Hosea 5:9 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Hosea 5:9
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Hosea 5:9
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Hosea 5:9
- Trapp's Commentary on Hosea 5:9
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Hosea 5:9
- Cambridge Bible on Hosea 5:9
- Barnes' Notes on Hosea 5:9
- Whedon's Commentary on Hosea 5:9
- Sermons on Hosea 5:9
Context — Judgment on Israel and Judah
7They have been unfaithful to the LORD; for they have borne illegitimate children. Now the New Moon will devour them along with their land.
8Blow the ram’s horn in Gibeah, the trumpet in Ramah; raise the battle cry in Beth-aven: Lead on, O Benjamin!
9Ephraim will be laid waste on the day of rebuke. Among the tribes of Israel I proclaim what is certain.
10The princes of Judah are like those who move boundary stones; I will pour out My fury upon them like water. 11Ephraim is oppressed, crushed in judgment, for he is determined to follow worthless idols.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Zechariah 1:6 | But did not My words and My statutes, which I commanded My servants the prophets, overtake your fathers? They repented and said, ‘Just as the LORD of Hosts purposed to do to us according to our ways and deeds, so He has done to us.’” |
| 2 | Isaiah 46:10 | I declare the end from the beginning, and ancient times from what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and all My good pleasure I will accomplish.’ |
| 3 | 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. |
| 4 | Isaiah 28:1–4 | Woe to the majestic crown of Ephraim’s drunkards, to the fading flower of his glorious splendor, set on the summit above the fertile valley, the pride of those overcome by wine. Behold, the Lord has one who is strong and mighty. Like a hailstorm or destructive tempest, like a driving rain or flooding downpour, he will smash that crown to the ground. The majestic crown of Ephraim’s drunkards will be trampled underfoot. The fading flower of his beautiful splendor, set on the summit above the fertile valley, will be like a ripe fig before the summer harvest: Whoever sees it will take it in his hand and swallow it. |
| 5 | Hosea 11:5–6 | Will they not return to the land of Egypt and be ruled by Assyria because they refused to repent? A sword will flash through their cities; it will destroy the bars of their gates and consume them in their own plans. |
| 6 | Hosea 13:15–16 | 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. Samaria will bear her guilt because she has rebelled against her God. They will fall by the sword; their little ones will be dashed to pieces, and their pregnant women ripped open. |
| 7 | Hosea 8:8 | Israel is swallowed up! Now they are among the nations like a worthless vessel. |
| 8 | Isaiah 48:3 | I foretold the former things long ago; they came out of My mouth and I proclaimed them. Suddenly I acted, and they came to pass. |
| 9 | Isaiah 37:3 | to tell him, “This is what Hezekiah says: Today is a day of distress, rebuke, and disgrace; for children have come to the point of birth, but there is no strength to deliver them. |
| 10 | Job 12:14 | What He tears down cannot be rebuilt; the man He imprisons cannot be released. |
Hosea 5:9 Summary
This verse, Hosea 5:9, is saying that the tribe of Ephraim will face destruction on the day when God judges them, as a result of their disobedience and idolatry, similar to what is seen in Isaiah 13:6-9. God is proclaiming this judgment to be certain, so that His people will know what to expect, as in Deuteronomy 32:4. This serves as a warning to all of God's people to turn away from sin and follow Him, as in 1 John 1:9, and to trust in His mercy and love, as in Psalm 103:8-12. By looking at this verse, we can see the importance of being faithful to God and avoiding the kinds of sinful choices that led to Ephraim's downfall, as seen in Hosea 5:7-11.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for Ephraim to be laid waste on the day of rebuke?
This means that the tribe of Ephraim will face destruction and devastation when God's judgment comes, as prophesied in Hosea 5:9, similar to the judgment seen in Isaiah 13:6-9, where God's day of reckoning brings fear and despair to those who have turned against Him.
Why does God proclaim what is certain among the tribes of Israel?
God proclaims what is certain to emphasize the certainty of His judgment, as seen in Deuteronomy 32:4, where God's ways are just and fair, and to warn the tribes of Israel of the consequences of their actions, as in Jeremiah 6:15, where they are told they will fall when punished by God.
What is the significance of Ephraim being mentioned specifically in this verse?
Ephraim is mentioned as a representative of the northern kingdom of Israel, which had been unfaithful to God, as stated in Hosea 5:7, and is being held accountable for their actions, much like in 2 Kings 17:7-23, where the entire kingdom is judged for their idolatry and disobedience.
How does this verse relate to the surrounding context?
This verse is part of a larger section of Hosea that condemns the idolatry and unfaithfulness of Israel, as seen in Hosea 5:7-11, and serves as a warning to the tribes of Israel of the impending judgment, similar to the warnings given in Amos 5:18-27, where the people are told to prepare to meet their God.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I, like Ephraim, may be laying myself waste through sinful choices or disobedience to God's commands, as seen in 1 Samuel 15:23?
- How can I, like the prophet Hosea, proclaim God's certain judgment and mercy to those around me, as in Romans 11:22?
- What are some idols or false gods that I may be following, and how can I turn away from them to follow the one true God, as in 1 John 5:21?
- In what ways can I, as a member of God's people, be a voice of warning and proclamation to those around me, as in Ezekiel 33:7-9?
Gill's Exposition on Hosea 5:9
Ephraim shall he desolate in the day of rebuke,.... The country of the ten tribes shall be laid desolate, the inhabitants of them destroyed either by the sword, or famine, or pestilence, and the rest
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Hosea 5:9
Ephraim shall be desolate in the day of rebuke: among the tribes of Israel have I made known that which shall surely be. Ephraim ... Judah. - Israel is referred to in Hosea 5:9 , Judah in Hosea 5:10.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Hosea 5:9
Ephraim; the whole kingdom of the ten tribes, all sorts and ranks of men among them. Shall be desolate; a desolation, i. e. most desolate, utterly cut off. In the day of rebuke; when Shalmaneser shall come up with his forces, besiege, sack, and captivate all thy cities, and Samaria with the rest; when by these Assyrians I shall rebuke, i.e. punish. Among the tribes of Israel, to the house of Israel openly, so that all might be informed, have I made known; by my prophets I have foretold what should be, and by some judgments already executed I have further made known to them; they are sufficiently warned, and should have considered in time, and prevented their own calamities. That which shall surely be; what is irrevocably determined and ratified, and they shall never evade, nor ever overcome.
Trapp's Commentary on Hosea 5:9
Hosea 5:9 Ephraim shall be desolate in the day of rebuke: among the tribes of Israel have I made known that which shall surely be.Ver. 9. Ephraim shall be desolate in the day of rebuke] Correptionis, vel Correctionis, ut Pagmnus; " When thou with rebukes dost correct man for iniquity," &c., Psalms 39:11. God hath a day for such sharp rebukes, or ahidings by way of conviction or argument (as the word signifieth), wherein he will be sure to carry it, with a great deal of sound reason and evident demonstration; so that Ephraim shall have nothing to say, why he should not be desolated; yea, so desolated as to make the beholders amazed thereat, as the Hebrew word importeth ( ìöôä Vastari ita ut videntes obstupescant). God will not now dally with Ephraim, or deal favourably with him as heretofore; he will not shake his rod at him only, but wait it to the very stumps; he shall be utterly destroyed from being a people; the day that now comes is a black day indeed, a day not of instruction, but of destruction, not of correction, but of execution; a very doomsday, wherein God will bring them into the furnace, and there leave them, Ezekiel 22:20. And that none may think this sentence overly severe, or not so sure but that it might be avoided or vacated, see what followeth in the text: Among the tribes of Israel have I made known that which shall surely be] i.e. either, I have forewarned them sufficiently, but they would take no warning, which is both a just presage and desert for their ruin; or else thus: I am now fully resolved upon their ruin, neither is there cause that any man should deceive himself with a vain hope, as if these evils that I foretell should not befall you. Experience, the mistress of fools, shall teach you, that the sentence I now pronounce is precise and peremptory, not conditional, as heretofore, but absolute, and unchangeable; and this I here assure you of by this solemn contestation.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Hosea 5:9
Verse 9. Among the tribes of Israel have I made known] They have got sufficient warning; it is their own fault that they have not taken it.
Cambridge Bible on Hosea 5:9
9. rebuke] Rather, punishment, as the same word is rendered Psalms 149:7 A.V. ‘punishments upon the people(s).’ The root meaning of the word is ‘judicial decision.’ among the tribes of Israel] i.e. Israel in its widest sense is the object of Hosea’s denunciations. The phrase ‘the tribes of Israel’, standing by itself, never means the Ten Tribes only. have I made known …] Or, do I make known that which is sure (lit. trustworthy).
Barnes' Notes on Hosea 5:9
Ephraim shall be desolate - It shall not be lightly rebuked, nor even more grievously chastened; it shall not simply be wasted by famine, pestilence, and the sword; it shall be not simply desolate,
Whedon's Commentary on Hosea 5:9
9. The alarm may indeed be given, for Ephraim is doomed. Day of rebuke — Of judgment. Tribes of Israel — The northern tribes only. Among — Perhaps better, concerning, or with regard to.
Sermons on Hosea 5:9
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A Word for Those Who Want to Know God by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the book of Daniel and how it relates to our modern times. He highlights Daniel's prophecy about an increase in travel and knowledge in the l |
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Jehovah-Nissi by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of hungering for God and wanting to know who He is. The message is part of a series of eight or nine messages. The speaker enc |
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Death Is Only a Shadow by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of progressing in the Christian walk beyond the initial stages of faith. Many believers tend to stay in the shallow knowledge |
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The Making of an Apostle by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of crying out to God from the depths of our being rather than living superficially. He warns against receiving messages from m |
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The Supremacy of Christ by John Piper | This sermon emphasizes the supremacy of Jesus Christ in His eternality, constancy, knowledge, wisdom, authority, providence, power, purity, trustworthiness, justice, patience, obed |
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The Eternal Purpose of God - Part 2 by Stephen Kaung | This sermon emphasizes the importance of knowing God's purpose to find meaning in life. It shares a powerful story of a woman who discovered the true meaning of life through unders |
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(Pdf Book) How to Find God's Will by Bakht Singh | Bakht Singh emphasizes the significance of understanding and following God's will, asserting that it is a believer's privilege and responsibility. He shares his personal journey of |