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They have set up kings, but not by me: they have made princes, and I knew it not: of their silver and their gold have they made them idols, that they may be cut off.
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Verse 4 is found in chapter 8 of Hosea. Israel appoints kings and princes without consulting God and makes idols of silver and gold. The criticism encompasses both politics and religion: the people decide who rules and what they worship without reference to the Lord. The calf of Samaria is especially significant because it represents a form of worship that claims to belong within Israel’s religion, yet is rejected by God.
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Compare Hosea 8:4 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Deutsch · L1912 Sie machen Könige, aber ohne mich; sie setzen Fürsten, und ich darf es nicht wissen. Aus ihrem Silber und Gold machen sie Götzen, daß sie ja bald ausgerottet werden.
Español · RVR1909 Ellos hicieron reyes, mas no por mí; constituyeron príncipes, mas yo no lo supe: de su plata y de su oro hicieron ídolos para sí, para ser talados.
Español · NTBT Ellos han puesto reyes, pero sin proceder de mí; han nombrado príncipes, pero sin que yo lo supiera. Con su plata y su oro se han hecho ídolos, para su propia destrucción.
Français · LSG Ils ont établi des rois sans mon ordre, Et des chefs à mon insu; Ils ont fait des idoles avec leur argent et leur or; C'est pourquoi ils seront anéantis.
Italiano · DIO1885 Hanno costituiti dei re, non da parte mia; e creati de’ principi senza mia saputa; si hanno, del loro argento, e del loro oro, fatti degl’idoli; acciocchè sieno sterminati.
Português · ARC Eles fizeram reis, mas não por mim; constituíram príncipes, mas eu não o soube; da sua prata e do seu ouro fizeram ídolos para si, para serem destruídos.
中文 · RCUV 他們立君王，並非出於我； 立官長，我卻不知道。 他們用金銀為自己製造偶像， 以致被剪除。
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