- Does the prophet introduce the prophecy in Hosea 4 with “a vision of God” or “God has told me to say the following” or any similar introduction?
- What is the quarrel of God with the “dwellers of the land”?
- Are the transgressions set forth in Hosea 4:2 idol worship or, rather, in some other category?
- Will the leadership be exempt from the punishment following the transgressions?
- The people are compared to those who are totally stupid and, as a result of their having rejected “knowledge” of God (and mitzvah), what is the consequence?
- Is there any distinction between the leadership (Hosea 4:9) and the people?
- There is a transition from social justice and equities to idol worship and how is this reflected in Hosea 4:13?
- Why is there a reference in Hosea 4:15 to Israel not blaming Judea?
- To what domestic animals are the Israelites compared to in Hosea 4:16?
- Does the chapter end on any note of hope or is it continued criticism?
