Hosea 14:9

French S21 2007 (Bible Segond 21)

Ephraïm, qu'ai-je encore à faire avec les idoles? Je lui répondrai, je veillerai sur lui, je serai pour lui comme un cyprès verdoyant. C'est de moi que tu recevras ton fruit.

Que signifie ce verset ?

This verse asks who is wise and prudent enough to understand the right ways of God, which are followed by those who do what's just, while transgressors will fall away. Hosea speaks here, emphasizing that God's ways lead to righteousness and avoiding them leads to failure.

Expliqué aux enfants

Imagine you have a treasure map with clear paths and traps for thieves. The wise kids find the treasure because they follow the good path, but sneaky ones trip into traps. This verse says following God’s right way is like finding that treasure!

Contexte historique

Hosea wrote this during the eighth century B.C., to the Northern Kingdom of Israel. He speaks to a people who have turned away from God and seeks to call them back, using vivid imagery and moral persuasion.

Application pour aujourd'hui

In modern terms, consider someone choosing between two career paths: one ethical but challenging, the other easy but dishonest. The wise person will choose the right path, succeeding ethically; the unethical choice will lead to downfall or regret.

Thèmes

• wisdom
• righteousness
• judgment
• God's ways
• consequences
• transgression

Versets liés

• Proverbs 16:25
• Matthew 7:13-14
• Psalm 18:30
• Romans 3:4
• Isaiah 30:8

Questions fréquentes

Who is speaking in Hosea 14:9?

Hosea, the prophet, speaks this verse to Israel, emphasizing God's right ways and the consequences of not following them.

What does it mean by 'the just shall walk in them'?

It means that those who act justly will follow the correct path set by God, leading to righteousness and a successful life.

How can one be considered wise or prudent according to this verse?

To be wise and prudent here is to understand and walk in God's righteous ways, distinguishing between right and wrong paths.

What are the consequences for those who transgress?

Transgressors will fall into traps or fail because they do not follow God’s righteous ways, leading to negative outcomes in their lives.