Hosea 6:7

Arabic 2018 (الترجمة الكاثوليكيّة (اليسوعيّة))

أَمَّا هم فمِثْلَ آدَمَ نَقَضوا عَهْدي، هُناكَ غَدَروا بي.

What Does This Mean?

This verse talks about how people have broken a promise they made to God and have acted in a way that is not trustworthy. The speaker here seems to be God, expressing disappointment over the unfaithfulness of His people.

Explained for Children

Imagine you promised your friend you'd share your toys every day, but then you stopped doing it. That's like breaking a promise. In this verse, God says people broke their promise to Him and didn't keep their word, which made Him sad.

Historical Background

Hosea wrote this book around the 8th century BC during the time of Israel's division into two kingdoms. Hosea was speaking to the Northern Kingdom (Israel), addressing their unfaithfulness towards God, much like they were being unfaithful in other parts of their lives.

Living It Out Today

Today, if you've made a commitment or promise and haven't kept it, this verse reminds us that breaking our promises can hurt others. It's important to keep our word because trust is built on keeping commitments.

Topics

• faithfulness
• covenant
• trustworthiness
• disappointment
• broken promises
• divine justice

Related Verses

• Deuteronomy 4:23
• Proverbs 6:16-19
• Ezekiel 18:30-31
• Romans 3:10-18
• Hebrews 8:9

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is 'they' in this verse?

In this verse, 'they' refers to the people of Israel who have broken their covenant with God.

How does this relate to modern times?

This verse reminds us today that breaking promises and being unfaithful can lead to disappointment, just as it did in ancient times. It's a call to keep our commitments and be trustworthy.

What was the original covenant between God and Israel?

The covenant refers to God's agreement with His people, where they agreed to follow His laws and commandments, in return for blessings and guidance from Him.

How did the Northern Kingdom of Israel break their promise?

Breaking the covenant was often tied to idolatry or turning away from God’s commands, which included not following religious practices as prescribed by God and engaging in unfaithful behavior towards Him.