Hosea 7:10
King James Version
9 Jun 2026
“And the pride of Israel testifieth to his face: and they do not return to the Lord their God, nor seek him for all this.”
בָּקַשׁ
Seek, search. Baqash. To search diligently. Seek the LORD while He may be found. This is not passive looking but intense searching with your whole heart.
גָּאוֹן
the pride of
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גָּאוֹן
Pride, arrogance. Gaon. Swelling pride that puts self above God. Pride goes before destruction. God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble.
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שׁוּב
they have returned
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שׁוּב
To return, to turn back. Shuwb. The Hebrew word behind both repentance and restoration. Return to Me and I will return to you.
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יִשְׂרָאֵל
Israel
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יִשְׂרָאֵל
Israel. To struggle with God and prevail. The name given to Jacob. God's chosen people. Those who wrestle honestly with God.
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יְהֹוָה
Yahweh
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יְהֹוָה
LORD. Yahweh. The covenant name of God. I AM WHO I AM. The self-existent eternal One who was is and always will be.
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