HOSEA 12

THE LONG-STANDING REBELLION OF ISRAEL 

Within his warning, Hosea recalls Israel’s long-standing rebellion against God. Hosea references their ancestor Jacob and his deception against Isaac and Esau (Genesis 25–28). Israel has been in trouble from the start and their deceitful lives reflect their fallen state.

Through the prophets, God has repeatedly warned Israel to repent. Because Israel has ignored these warnings and drifted into further sin, God will repay Israel for their disgraceful deeds, and they will face the consequences of their rebellion.