unfoldingWord_en_tn/hos/07/03.md

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  • Yahweh is speaking.
  • They are all adulterers, - "adulterers" refers to people who are unfaithful to Yahweh and who worship idols (which included acts of sexual immorality). (See: :en:ta:vol1:translate:figs_metaphor)
  • **like an oven heated by the baker ** - This refers to the evil desires burning within the unfaithful people of Yahweh. (see: :en:ta:vol1:translate:figs_simile)
  • kneading of the dough - This is a part of the process to prepare bread.
  • He reaches out with his hand to those who mock. - This means that the king also participates along with the people in the drunken festivities.