And my people are bent to backsliding from me: though they called them to the most High, none at all would exalt him.
My people are stuck in this pattern of drifting away from me. Even when others call them back to God, they just won't lift him up or give him the honor he deserves.
Sometimes we get so comfortable walking away that we stop hearing the voices calling us home.
📚 Historical Context
Hosea was a prophet in the Northern Kingdom of Israel during the 8th century BC, a time of political turmoil and widespread idolatry as the nation turned away from their covenant with God. In this verse, God expresses deep sorrow over Israel's persistent rebellion, noting that even when prophets called the people back to worship the Most High, they refused to exalt Him. This reflects the broader biblical theme of God's unwavering love for His unfaithful people amid their spiritual decline.
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