Hosea 7:1 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

When I would have healed Israel, then the iniquity of Ephraim was discovered, and the wickedness of Samaria: for they commit falsehood; and the thief cometh in, and the troop of robbers spoileth without.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Every time I tried to heal Israel, Ephraim's mess got exposed and Samaria's corruption came to light. They were living lies, thieves were breaking in, and gangs were robbing people in broad daylight.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God wanted to bring healing, but the people's chaos kept getting in the way.

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