Lux Domini
How shall I give thee up, Ephraim? how shall I deliver thee, Israel? how shall I make thee as Admah? how shall I set thee as Zeboim? mine heart is turned within me, my repentings are kindled together.

What does Hosea 11:8 mean?

God is slow to anger, and is loth to abandon a people to utter ruin, who have been called by his name.

Key themes

LoveWisdomJustice and mercyCovenant love

Read with

Keep this verse inside Hosea 11:8-12 and alongside a few nearby related passages.

Glossary

Admah Place

Biblical settlement. Modern identification: south of the Lisan.

Zeboiim Place

Biblical settlement. Modern identification: south of the Lisan.