“For Israel has behaved extremely stubbornly, like a stubborn heifer.Then how will Yahweh feed them like a lamb in a meadow?”
Hosea 4:16 (WEB)
Context Reading
14I will not punish your daughters when they play the prostitute,nor your brides when they commit adultery;because the men consort with prostitutes,and they sacrifice with the shrine prostitutes;so the people without understanding will come to ruin. 15“Though you, Israel, play the prostitute,yet don’t let Judah offend;and don’t come to Gilgal,neither go up to Beth Aven,nor swear, ‘As Yahweh lives.’ 16For Israel has behaved extremely stubbornly, like a stubborn heifer.Then how will Yahweh feed them like a lamb in a meadow? 17Ephraim is joined to idols.Leave him alone! 18Their drink has become sour.They play the prostitute continually.Her rulers dearly love their shameful way.