Ephraim and His Idols
Hosea 14:8
Ephraim shall say, What have I to do any more with idols? I have heard him, and observed him: I am like a green fir tree…


The statement here is, that Ephraim shall and will go on in abominating idols, be constant in his former resolution. Under the term "idols" gather —

1. False doctrine, which is the foundation of idolatry.

2. Idols themselves.

3. Idolatry, which they tend to.

4. Idolaters. Idolatry frameth base conceits of God.Consider the opposition between any representation of God, and God. Because God is a jealous God, He will not give His glory to another. Unconverted persons are prone to idolatry; to set up their own wits and wills, instead of God's. Some commit this great sin of idolatry by trusting to the outward performances and tasks of religion. Consider God's hatred unto all sorts of idolaters; for He accounts such to hate Him, and so accordingly punishes them.

( Sibbes, Richard, D. D.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: Ephraim shall say, What have I to do any more with idols? I have heard him, and observed him: I am like a green fir tree. From me is thy fruit found.

WEB: Ephraim, what have I to do any more with idols? I answer, and will take care of him. I am like a green fir tree; from me your fruit is found."




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