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Hosea 10 General Notes
Structure and formatting
This chapter is written in poetic form and continues the theme of Israel's many sins against Yahweh. Even though Israel prospered for a time as they multiplied their sins, Yahweh was leading them toward destruction. (See: rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/sin)
Special concepts in this chapter
Yahweh's relationship to his people was not based on his people's actions. Even though they rebelled, Yahweh still desired to rescue them. (See: rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/peopleofgod)
Other possible translation difficulties in this chapter
Jacob
The repeated use of different names for the two kingdoms can be confusing. In verse 11, "Ephraim" refers to the northern kingdom of Israel, and "Judah" refers to the southern kingdom of Judah. However, Jacob is also mentioned. This use of "Jacob" makes us think of the earlier unified nation and may also refer to a future unified nation. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names)