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God's Judgment on Israel and Judah
1“Hear this, O priests! Take heed, O house of Israel! Give ear, O royal house! For this judgment is against you because you have been a snare at Mizpah, a net spread out on Tabor.2The rebelsare deepin slaughter;but Iwill chastise themall.3I know all about Ephraim, and Israel is not hidden from Me. For now, O Ephraim, you have turned to prostitution; Israel is defiled.…

Treasury of Scripture

And the rebels are profound to make slaughter, though I have been a rebuker of them all.

the revolters.

Hosea 6:9
And as troops of robbers wait for a man,so the company of priests murder in the way by consent: for they commit lewdness.

Hosea 9:15
All their wickednessis in Gilgal: for there I hated them: for the wickedness of their doings I will drive them out of mine house, I will love them no more: all their princesare revolters.

Jeremiah 6:28
Theyare all grievous revolters, walking with slanders:they are brass and iron; theyare all corrupters.

profound.

Psalm 64:3-6
Who whet their tongue like a sword,and bendtheir bows to shoot their arrows,even bitter words: …

Psalm 140:1-5
To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. Deliver me, O LORD, from the evil man: preserve me from the violent man; …

Isaiah 29:15
Woe unto them that seek deep to hide their counsel from the LORD, and their works are in the dark, and they say, Who seeth us? and who knoweth us?

though.

Hosea 6:5
Therefore have I hewedthem by the prophets; I have slain them by the words of my mouth: and thy judgmentsare as the lightthat goeth forth.

Isaiah 1:5
Why should ye be stricken any more? ye will revolt more and more: the whole head is sick, and the whole heart faint.

Jeremiah 5:3
O LORD,are not thine eyes upon the truth? thou hast stricken them, but they have not grieved; thou hast consumed them,but they have refused to receive correction: they have made their faces harder than a rock; they have refused to return.

ApostasyChastiseCorruptionDeepDepravityDisciplineEvilFallFetterJudgeMakingPitPlungedProfoundRebelsRejectedRevoltersShittimSinnersSlaughterThemselvesWaysApostasyChastiseCorruptionDeepDepravityDisciplineEvilFallFetterJudgeMakingPitPlungedProfoundRebelsRejectedRevoltersShittimSinnersSlaughterThemselvesWays1.The judgments of God are denounced against the priests, people, and princes,
9.both of Israel and Judah, for their manifold sins.
15.An intimation is given of mercy on their repentance.

The rebels are deep in slaughter;
This phrase indicates a profound level of rebellion and sin among the people. The term "rebels" refers to those who have turned away from God's commandments, often associated with idolatry and moral corruption. The word "deep" suggests that their actions are not superficial but entrenched and pervasive. In the historical context of Hosea, Israel was engaged in alliances with foreign nations and worship of their gods, leading to spiritual and physical violence. The "slaughter" can be understood both literally, as in acts of violence and bloodshed, and metaphorically, representing the spiritual death resulting from their apostasy. This echoes the warnings found inDeuteronomy 28, where disobedience to God leads to curses, including violence and destruction.

but I will chastise them all.
Here, God declares His intention to discipline the people. The word "chastise" implies correction and punishment with the aim of bringing about repentance and restoration. This reflects God's justice and mercy, as He does not abandon His people but seeks to correct them. The use of "all" indicates that no one is exempt from this divine discipline, emphasizing the comprehensive nature of God's judgment. This is consistent with the theme of divine retribution found throughout the prophetic books, such as inAmos 3:2, where God states that He will punish Israel for their iniquities. The chastisement can be seen as a type of Christ, who bore the ultimate chastisement for sin on behalf of humanity, as described inIsaiah 53:5.

1.Hosea
A prophet in the Northern Kingdom of Israel, Hosea's ministry focused on calling Israel to repentance and warning of impending judgment due to their unfaithfulness to God.

2.Israel
The Northern Kingdom, often referred to in Hosea as Ephraim, which had turned away from God and engaged in idolatry and other sins.

3.Rebels
Refers to those in Israel who have turned away from God, engaging in sinful practices and leading others astray.

4.Slaughter
This term indicates the depth of Israel's sin, possibly referring to both literal violence and spiritual corruption.

5.Chastisement
God's corrective discipline intended to bring Israel back to righteousness and faithfulness.The Depth of Sin
Sin is not just a surface issue; it can be deeply ingrained in individuals and societies. Recognizing the depth of our sin is the first step toward repentance.

God's Discipline
God's chastisement is an act of love meant to correct and restore us. We should view discipline as an opportunity for growth and return to God.

Call to Repentance
Like Israel, we are called to examine our lives, repent of our sins, and turn back to God. Repentance is a continual process in the Christian life.

Consequences of Rebellion
Rebellion against God leads to spiritual and sometimes physical consequences. Understanding this can motivate us to remain faithful.

Hope in Restoration
Despite the severity of God's judgment, there is always hope for restoration when we turn back to Him with sincere hearts.1.What is the meaning of Hosea 5:2?

2.How does Hosea 5:2 illustrate God's response to Israel's disobedience?

3.What does "deep slaughter" in Hosea 5:2 reveal about Israel's spiritual state?

4.How can Hosea 5:2 guide us in recognizing modern spiritual pitfalls?

5.What connections exist between Hosea 5:2 and Proverbs 14:12 regarding consequences?

6.How can we apply Hosea 5:2 to maintain faithfulness in our lives?

7.What does Hosea 5:2 mean by "a snare" in the context of Israel's sin?

8.How does Hosea 5:2 reflect God's judgment on Israel's leaders?

9.Why is the imagery of a "pit" significant in Hosea 5:2?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Hosea 5?

11.Does the repeated theme of divine punishment in Psalm 78 conflict with the concept of a loving God found in other biblical passages?

12.In Hosea 6:1, how does a benevolent God justify first 'tearing' His people only to heal them, and isn't this contradictory?

13.Do the changing names and statuses in Hosea 2:23 ('not my people' becoming 'my people') cast doubt on the immutability of God's promises elsewhere in the Bible?

14.Why did Assyria conquer Israel?the rebels

- Hosea has already identified the spiritual leaders and the nation as “rebellious” (Hosea 4:4-6). Here, “the rebels” points to priests, princes, and people who have willfully turned from covenant faithfulness.

- The word paints a picture of stubborn resistance, like Israel inIsaiah 1:2, “Sons I raised and reared, but they have rebelled against Me”.

- Their rebellion is not ignorance but deliberate: seeJeremiah 2:29, “Why do you bring charges against Me? You have all rebelled against Me”.

- The text reminds us that sin begins in the heart before it ever shows up in actions (cf.Mark 7:21-23). God names them “rebels” so they will see their true identity apart from Him.

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are deep in slaughter

- “Deep” pictures something buried or entrenched. The nation is not dabbling in sin; they are immersed in it.

-Hosea 6:8 echoes this depth: “Gilead is a city of evildoers, tracked with footprints of blood”.

- The “slaughter” most naturally refers to two related realities:

• Violent injustice—Hosea 4:2 catalogs murder and bloodshed multiplying in the land.

• Corrupt worship—sacrifices at pagan shrines, often including human blood (2 Kings 17:16-17).

- Instead of drawing near to God with acceptable sacrifices (Leviticus 1:1-4), they plunge deeper into destructive worship that harms neighbor and defies the LORD.

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but I will chastise them all

- The conjunction “but” signals God’s inevitable response. He will not overlook entrenched rebellion.

- “Chastise” carries the idea of corrective discipline, not annihilation.Proverbs 3:11-12 reminds, “Do not despise the LORD’s discipline…because the LORD disciplines the one He loves”.

- Hosea has already described coming discipline: exile (Hosea 4:3), withdrawal of His presence (Hosea 5:6), and national collapse (Hosea 1:4-5). This verse re-affirms that every rebel, from priest to peasant, will face that discipline.

-Hebrews 12:6 applies the same principle to believers today: God’s chastening is proof of son-ship, designed to restore rather than merely punish.

- The promise of chastisement also carries hope: once discipline has done its work, God will heal and revive (Hosea 6:1-2).

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summary

Hosea 5:2 exposes a people stubborn in heart, immersed in violent, idolatrous practices, and headed for certain divine discipline. God names their sin (“the rebels”), describes its depth (“are deep in slaughter”), and declares His remedy (“I will chastise them all”). The verse warns that hidden sin quickly becomes deep-seated, yet it also comforts: the LORD loves His people enough to confront and correct, aiming to restore them to covenant faithfulness.

(2)Are profound to make slaughter.--Ewald, followed recently by Nowack, is right in interpreting the Heb. text as meaning, "The apostates have gone deep in iniquity." In the last clause the Authorised version is again incorrect. Render,But I (i.e., Jehovah)am chastisement to them all. The deceivers and deceived shall alike perish.

Verse 2. -And the revolters are profound to make slaughter (or,profuse in murders or in sacrifices,or in dealing corruptly), though I have been a rebuker of them all (rather,but I am [bent upon]chastisement for them all). The literal rendering of the first clause is,slaughtering they have made deep, which is an idiom analogous to "they have deeply revolted;" literally, "they have made revolting deep" (Isaiah 31:6). The slaughtering, though understood by Wunsche of sacrifices, is rather meant of the destruction and carnage which the revolters caused to the people. Rashi explains it literally in this way: "I said, Every one that goes not up to the stated feasts transgresses a positive precept; but they decree that every one who goes up to the stated feasts shall be slain." This seems to imply that liers-in-wait were set probably on Mizpah and Tabor, the places mentioned in the preceding verse, to slay the Israelites that were found going up to the feasts at Jerusalem. Aben Ezra, taking this second verse as continuing the sentiment of the first, interprets as follows: "Ye have been a snare on Mizpah that ye might not allow them to go up to the feasts to the house of the Lord; and to slay (victims) in the usual way." The revolters or apostates he takes to be the worshippers of Baal. "They made deep," he adds in his exposition, "the snares, those that are mentioned, that passers-by might not see them; but I will chastise all of them for this evil which they have done, since it is not hidden from me why they have hid (made) it so deep." The slaughtering is thus understood by Aben Ezra of slaying the sacrificial victims. Similarly Kimchi interprets thus: "He says that the revolters who are the worshippers of idols, who depart from the ways of God - blessed be he! - and kern his service, like a woman who is a revolter from under her husband, have made deep their revolt, slaying and sacrificing to idols." lie would understand the slaughtering neither of victims with Kimchi and Aben Ezra; nor of literally slaying Israelites to prevent persons going up to Jerusalem, the proper seat of Jehovah's worship; but of the destructive consequences which the conduct of these apostates brought on the people. The work of chastisement God now takes in hand in good earnest. Droppings of the coming shower there had been; but now the full flood is to descend, for God presents himself to misleaders and misled alike under the sole aspect of rebuke. "I," he says, "am chastisement" (give myself to it). A like form of expression occurs inPsalm 109:4, "I am prayer;" that is, am a man of prayer, or give royal. If to prayer. Thus Kimchi explains the idiom: "The prophet says, Say not that no man shall correct and reprove them, therefore they sin; for I am the person who reproves them all, and day by day I reprove them, but they will not hearken to me. Butraani moser wants the wordish, man, as (inPsalm 109:4)raani tephilah, which we have explainedraani ish tephilah."

Parallel Commentaries ...


The rebels
שֵׂטִ֖ים(śê·ṭîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 7846:Swerver, perhaps revolter, deeds that swerve

are deep
הֶעְמִ֑יקוּ(he‘·mî·qū)
Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 6009:To be, deep

in slaughter;
וְשַׁחֲטָ֥ה(wə·ša·ḥă·ṭāh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 7819:To slaughter, beat

but I
וַאֲנִ֖י(wa·’ă·nî)
Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - first person common singular
Strong's 589:I

will chastise
מוּסָ֥ר(mū·sār)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4148:Chastisement, reproof, warning, instruction, restraint

all of them.
לְכֻלָּֽם׃(lə·ḵul·lām)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 3605:The whole, all, any, every


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