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textual variant in Hosea 10:10 (Ketiv/Qere uncertain; likely עֲוֹנֹתָם 'their iniquities')
This entry documents a textual puzzle in Hosea 10:10. The Qere reads עוֹנֹתָם (possibly plural of עוֹנָה, though unclear), while the Ketiv offers עֵינֹתָם. Scholars generally emend to עֲוֹנֹתָם ('their iniquities'), which fits the context of divine judgment and chastisement. The passage warns that nations will gather against Israel 'when I discipline them for their double iniquity.' The textual uncertainty reflects the challenges of preserving and interpreting difficult prophetic oracles, but the theme of punishment for sin remains unmistakable.

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† [עוֹנָה] Qr, [עֵינָה] Kt n.f. only sf. Ho 10:10: Qr pl. עוֹנֹתָם Baer, sg. עוֹנָתָם Ginsb; > עֵינֹתָם Kt; but read עֲוֹנֹתָם, v. עָוֹן" dir="rtl" >עָוֹן 1 a. p. 730.