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For they sow the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind: he hath no standing corn; the blade shall yield no meal; if so be it yield, strangers shall swallow it up. GOD'S WORD® Translation "The people of Israel plant the wind, but they harvest a storm.
Jun 15, 2022 · Hosea 8:7 makes the enigmatic statement, “For they sow the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind.” This proverb is known in modern times for its use in military speeches and as a title for a science fiction novel.
For they have sown the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind: it hath no stalk; the bud shall yield no meal: if so be it yield, the strangers shall.
Jan 11, 2023 · The proverb is that if you “sow the wind, you will reap the whirlwind.”. This is the age-old principle that you reap what you sow. And in 8:9, we see the specific situation that Hosea is considering sowing the wind: “For they have gone up to Assyria.”.
For they sow the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind. The standing grain has no heads; it shall yield no flour; if it were to yield, strangers would devour it.
For they have sown the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind - "They shall reap," not merely as "they have sown," but with an awful increase. They sowed folly and vanity, and shall reap, not merely emptiness and disappointment, but sudden, irresistible destruction.
Hosea 8:7. ESV For they sow the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind. The standing grain has no heads; it shall yield no flour; if it were to yield, strangers would devour it. NIV "They sow the wind and reap the whirlwind. The stalk has no head; it will produce no flour.
The phrase “reap the whirlwind” comes from a biblical reference found in Hosea 8:7 which states, “For they have sown the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind.” This passage refers to Israel’s disobedience towards God and warns of impending punishment.
“They sow the wind, And reap the whirlwind. The stalk has no bud; It shall never produce meal. If it should produce, Aliens would swallow it up. Israel is swallowed up; Now they are among the Gentiles ...
For they have sown the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind: it hath no stalk: the bud shall yield no meal: if so be it yield, the strangers shall swallow it up.
