Hos 4:1, Mic 6:2 | JFB | STEP | 1. Israel —the ten tribes. controversy —judicial ground of complaint ( ). no . . . knowledge of God

Hosea 4:1

1. Israel—the ten tribes.

controversy—judicial ground of complaint (Isa 1:18; Jer 25:31; Mic 6:2).

no . . . knowledge of God—exhibited in practice (Jer 22:16).

Micah 6:2

2. Lord's controversy—How great is Jehovah's condescension, who, though the supreme Lord of all, yet wishes to prove to worms of the earth the equity of His dealings (Isa 5:3; 43:26).