Mindlessness (inattention, lack of due diligence, lack of theological inquiry) in 8th century (BC) Israel and in 21st century Churchmanship. Of course, context, context, context in terms of Hosea and Isaiah, but this verse exemplifies the larger socio-theological context. Always context, but this verse is a fair summary.
Whoa! This one shall inform the thinking in Lent 2014, "mindlessness." We quote from Shakespeare's Bible, the 1599 Geneva Bible, the version that ruled England for 100 years.
Hosea 5:4-5
1599 Geneva Bible (GNV)
4 They will not give their minds to turn unto their God: for the spirit of fornication is in the midst of them, and they have not known the Lord.
5 And the [a]pride of Israel doth testify to his face: therefore shall Israel and Ephraim fall in their iniquity: Judah also shall fall with them.
Footnotes:
a. Hosea 5:5 Meaning, their contemning of all admonitions.
Hosea 5:4-5
1599 Geneva Bible (GNV)
4 They will not give their minds to turn unto their God: for the spirit of fornication is in the midst of them, and they have not known the Lord.
5 And the [a]pride of Israel doth testify to his face: therefore shall Israel and Ephraim fall in their iniquity: Judah also shall fall with them.
Footnotes:
a. Hosea 5:5 Meaning, their contemning of all admonitions.
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