Hosea 5:10 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

The princes of Judah were like them that remove the bound: therefore I will pour out my wrath upon them like water.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The leaders of Judah are like people who move property lines to steal land that isn't theirs. So I'm going to let my anger flow over them like a flood.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

When leaders cheat and steal, God's justice comes down like a tidal wave.

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