Biblical Reading and Reflections: August 7th (Hosea 5 & John 9)
Alastair's Adversaria
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The Leaders Are Theirs, Not Theirs
The first half of verse two is difficult to translate. Most scholars argue that the snares, nets and pits in view are likely sights of pagan cultic worship at the locations in question. The places not presented principally as victims or as perpetrators, but more as sights of traps that have been laid for the people. Israel's brazen pride is self incriminating,. evidencing their stubborn impenitence and incorrigibility. Their sins bring their own accompanying traps which will also snare his brother judah.
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