Hosea 6:9
And as troops of robbers wait for a man, so the company of priests murder in the way by consent: for they commit lewdness.
Context
This verse from Hosea Chapter 6 connects to 10 cross-references. A call to return: 'Come, let us return to the Lord; he has torn and will heal us.' God desires steadfast love and not sacrifice, knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings. Like Adam they have transgressed the covenant. Ephraim's …
Other Translations
And as troops of robbers wait for a man, so the company of priests murder in the way toward Shechem; yea, they have committed lewdness.
And as bands do wait for a man, A company of priests do murder--the way to Shechem, For wickedness they have done.
And like a band of thieves waiting for a man, so are the priests watching secretly the way of those going quickly to Shechem, for they are working with an evil design.
Cross References
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And he promised, and sought opportunity to betray him unto them in the absence of the multitude.
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