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Worship on God's Terms
Commentators explain that Israel's sin wasn't a lack of religion, but the wrong kind. God had commanded one central altar for worship. By creating many altars, even with the intent to atone for sin, they were disobeying God's specific instructions. This teaches that true worship is not based on our own ideas or what feels right, but on obedience to how God has revealed He wants to be approached.
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Hosea
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Albert Barnes
On Hosea 8:11
18th Century
Theologian
Because Ephraim has made many altars to sin, altars shall indeed be to him for sin—that is, they shall be proven to him to be so by…
Charles Ellicott
On Hosea 8:11
19th Century
Bishop
Many altars. —Multiplication of altars was condemned in the law (Deuteronomy 12:5 and following). The narrative in Jos…
John Calvin
On Hosea 8:11
16th Century
Theologian
The Prophet here again condemns the idolatry of the people, which was, however, considered then the best religion. For the Israelites, as has been …
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John Gill
On Hosea 8:11
17th Century
Pastor
Because Ephraim has made many altars to sin
Not with an intention to commit sin, but to offer sacrifice for sin, and make aton…
Matthew Henry
On Hosea 8:11–14
17th Century
Minister
It is a great sin to corrupt the worship of God, and it will be charged as sin against all who do so, however plausible their excuses may seem.
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