Hos 8:11 | JFB | STEP | 11. God in righteous retribution gives them up to their own way; the sin becomes its own punishment ( ). many altars-- in opposition to God's law ( , , ). to sin ... to sin-- Their altars which were "sin" (whatever religious intentions they might plead) should be treated as such, and be the source of their punishment ( ; ).

‏ Hosea 8:11

11. God in righteous retribution gives them up to their own way; the sin becomes its own punishment (Pr 1:31).

many altars--in opposition to God's law (De 12:5, 6, 13, 14).

to sin ... to sin--Their altars which were "sin" (whatever religious intentions they might plead) should be treated as such, and be the source of their punishment (1Ki 12:30; 13:34).