The Rebuke of Israel's Idolatry

81 'Unto thy mouth—a trumpet, As an eagle against the house of Jehovah, Because they transgressed My covenant, And against My law they have rebelled.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Hosea 8:1

Commentary on Hosea 8:1-4

(Read Hosea 8:1-4)

When Israel was hard pressed, they would claim protection from God, but this would be disregarded. What stead will it stand in to say, My God, I know thee, if we cannot say, My God, I love thee, serve thee, and cleave to thee only?