Hosea 11:2
But the more I called Israel,
What it says
The more they were called, the more they went away, sacrificing to Baals and burning incense to idols.
What it is doing
This verse exposes Israel's response to grace as escalating apostasy.
In context
1When Israel was a child, I loved him, 2But the more I called Israel, 3It was I who taught Ephraim to walk, 4I led them with cords of kindness, 5Will they not return to the land of Egypt 6A sword will flash through their cities; 7My people are bent on turning from Me.