KJV ORIGINAL
For from Israel was it also: the workman made it; therefore it is not God: but the calf of Samaria shall be broken in pieces.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
This thing came from Israel too, some craftsman made it with his hands, so obviously it's not God. That golden calf they're worshipping in Samaria? It's getting completely destroyed.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
If human hands made it, it's not worth worshipping, and it won't last.
📚 Historical Context
In the 8th century BC, the prophet Hosea was sent by God to warn the northern kingdom of Israel about their idolatry and unfaithfulness to the covenant. They had created man-made idols, such as the golden calf in Samaria, which represented false gods and were a direct violation of God's commands. This idolatry led to God's declaration that these worthless idols would be shattered as judgment for their rebellion.
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