Hosea 5:7
They have been unfaithful to the LORD;
What it says
They have dealt treacherously with the LORD and borne illegitimate children, so a devouring judgment will consume them.
What it is doing
This verse names covenant treachery as the reason judgment overtakes them.
In context
1“Hear this, O priests! 2The rebels are deep in slaughter; 3I know all about Ephraim, 4Their deeds do not permit them 5Israel’s arrogance testifies against them; 6They go with their flocks and herds 7They have been unfaithful to the LORD; 8Blow the ram’s horn in Gibeah, 9Ephraim will be laid waste 10The princes of Judah 11Ephraim is oppressed, crushed in judgment, 12So I am like a moth to Ephraim, 13When Ephraim saw his sickness 14For I am like a lion to Ephraim 15Then I will return to My place