Hosea 5:2 And the rebels are profound to make slaughter, though I have been a rebuker of them all. There can be no blacker brand on a people or a man than this — he is an apostate, a revolter. We must understand this, their revolting, especially in reference to their falling off from the true worship of God to their idolatry. 1. It is a dangerous thing to venture on the beginnings of false worship, especially when the tide is flowing in. 2. It is a dangerous thing to be deeply rooted in superstitious ways. By custom men become deeply rooted. 3. The hearts of apostates are the most deeply rooted in wickedness. 4. Idolaters, especially apostates, are profound and deep. Only those who have the Spirit of God that.searches" the deep things, of God, are likely to stand out against the deep policies of idolaters. God calls their "sacrifices" making "slaughter," by way of reproach. (Jeremiah Burroughs.) Parallel Verses KJV: And the revolters are profound to make slaughter, though I have been a rebuker of them all.WEB: The rebels are deep in slaughter; but I discipline all of them. |
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