Hosea 6:7
But they, like Adam, have transgressed the covenant;
What it says
Like Adam, they transgressed the covenant and dealt treacherously with God.
What it is doing
This verse identifies Israel's sin as fundamental covenant breaking.
In context
1Come, let us return to the LORD. 2After two days He will revive us; 3So let us know — 4What shall I do with you, O Ephraim? 5Therefore I have hewn them by the prophets; 6For I desire mercy, not sacrifice, 7But they, like Adam, have transgressed the covenant; 8Gilead is a city of evildoers, 9Like raiders who lie in ambush, 10In the house of Israel 11Also for you, O Judah,