Hosea 4

NET

Judah Warned Not to Join Idoltrous Israel in Sin

15 Although you, O Israel, commit adultery, do not let Judah become guilty! Do not journey to Gilgal. Do not go up to Beth Aven. Do not swear, “As surely as the Lord lives!”


Darby

Judah Warned Not to Join Idoltrous Israel in Sin

15 Though thou, Israel, play the harlot, let not Judah trespass; and come ye not unto Gilgal, neither go up to Beth-avenD6143, nor swear [As] Jehovah liveth!


Darby Bible Notes

Beth-aven - Meaning, 'House of idols,' or 'of iniquity' – irony for Beth-El, 'House of God.' see Amos 5.5.


KJV

Judah Warned Not to Join Idoltrous Israel in Sin

15 Though thou, Israel, play the harlot, [yet] let not Judah offend; and come not ye unto Gilgal, neither go ye up to Bethaven, nor swear, The LORD liveth.