Hos 4:14 | TNotes | STEP | 4:14 God declared that he would not single out the young women for their prostitution. This declaration contrasts with double standards that were common in ancient cultures. • shrine prostitutes: The Hebrew word refers to female prostitutes who were dedicated to the service of Baal and Asherah in the temples of Baal (Deut 23:18 ).

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‏ Hosea 4:14

4:14 ^a God declared that he would not single out the young women for their prostitution. This declaration contrasts with double standards that were common in ancient cultures.

• shrine prostitutes: The Hebrew word refers to female prostitutes who were dedicated to the service of Baal and Asherah in the temples of Baal (Deut 23:18 ^b).