Charles Ellicott Commentary Hosea 10:2

Charles Ellicott Commentary

Hosea 10:2

1819–1905
Anglican
Charles Ellicott
Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott Commentary

Hosea 10:2

1819–1905
Anglican
SCRIPTURE

"Their heart is divided; now shall they be found guilty: he will smite their altars, he will destroy their pillars." — Hosea 10:2 (ASV)

Their heart is divided is the rendering of the Septuagint, Raschi, Aben-Ezra, and most ancient versions. But modern expositors prefer to translate “Their heart is treacherous (smooth).” The rest of the verse should read as follows: Now shall they suffer punishment. He shall break (the horns of) their altars; he shall destroy their pillars.