Hosea 4:9 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And there shall be, like people, like priest: and I will punish them for their ways, and reward them their doings.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And it's going to be the same story for everyone, regular people and religious leaders alike. I'm going to hold them accountable for how they've been living and give them exactly what their actions deserve.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

When everyone's messing up, everyone faces the consequences, no special passes.

📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?

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