Though I have bound and strengthened their arms, yet do they imagine mischief against me.
Even though I've been there for them, supporting them and making them strong, they're still plotting against me behind my back.
God's out here being the ultimate supportive friend, and people are still scheming against him.
📚 Historical Context
Hosea was a prophet in the Northern Kingdom of Israel during the 8th century BC, a time of political turmoil and idolatry as the nation formed alliances with foreign powers instead of trusting God. In this verse, God expresses disappointment that despite His acts of strengthening and protecting Israel through past deliverances, the people continued to plot rebellion and evil against Him. This reflects the broader biblical narrative of Israel's repeated unfaithfulness to their covenant with God, as seen throughout the book of Hosea.
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