Hosea 7:9

Strangers have devoured his strength, and he knoweth it not: yea, gray hairs are here and there upon him, yet he knoweth not.

Cross-reference

2 Kings 13:3–7 Historical context

In 2 Kings 13:3-7, this describes how Syria devoured Israel's strength, reducing them to a small remnant — a direct historical example of strangers consuming Israel.

In Proverbs 23:35, the drunkard feels no pain from blows — like Israel, unaware of the damage done to them.

In Isaiah 42:22-25, Israel is plundered and burned but does not take it to heart — a vivid parallel to being devoured and not knowing why.

In Judges 16:20, Samson did not know the Lord had left him — like Israel, unaware that his strength was gone.

In Proverbs 5:10, strangers devour your strength — the same phrase warns against adultery draining a man's resources.

Isaiah 1:7 Parallel

In Isaiah 1:7, foreigners devour the land—just as strangers devour Israel's strength in Hosea, both depict judgment for sin.

In Isaiah 42:25, God's anger burns but they don't understand—Hosea's strangers devour strength unnoticed, both show failure to perceive judgment.

Haggai 2:17 Parallel

In Haggai 2:17, God struck but they didn't turn—Hosea's strangers devour unnoticed, both show failure to respond to discipline.

2 Kings 13:22 Historical context

In 2 Kings 13:22, Hazael's ongoing oppression of Israel shows how strangers continuously devoured their strength, matching the decay described here.

2 Kings 15:19 Historical context

In 2 Kings 15:19, Menahem pays tribute to Assyria — strangers devour Israel's wealth, a specific way strength is consumed without their realization.

In Ecclesiastes 6:2, a stranger enjoys a man's wealth—mirroring the strangers devouring Israel's strength in Hosea, highlighting futility and lack of awareness.