Hos 9:12 | MHM | STEP | v. 12 : Even if some children are born and begin to grow up, God says he will still “bereave them,” meaning he will take them away. No matter how hard the people try to build up their families, they will not succeed. The nation will dwindle, and there will be few people left. The prophet adds a warning: “Woe also to them when I depart from them!” When God’s presence and favor are removed, nothing can go well for the people.

‏ Hosea 9:12

v. 12: Even if some children are born and begin to grow up, God says he will still “bereave them,” meaning he will take them away. No matter how hard the people try to build up their families, they will not succeed. The nation will dwindle, and there will be few people left. The prophet adds a warning: “Woe also to them when I depart from them!” When God’s presence and favor are removed, nothing can go well for the people.