Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Because Ephraim hath made many altars to sin, altars shall be unto him to sin.

Bible References

Many

Hosea 10:1
The people of Israel were like a grapevine that used to produce grapes. The more prosperous they were, the more altars they built. The more productive their land was, the more beautiful they made the sacred stone pillars they worship.
Hosea 12:11
The people of Gilead are evil. They are worthless. They sacrifice bulls in Gilgal. But their altars will become like piles of rubble beside a plowed field.
Isaiah 10:10
As my hand took hold of the kingdoms of the idols, kingdoms whose carved images were greater then those of Jerusalem and Samaria,

Altars

Deuteronomy 4:28
You will serve gods that are the work of men's hands. Made of wood and stone. They cannot see, hear, eat or smell.
Jeremiah 16:13
Therefore I will throw you out of this land into a land that you and your ancestors have not heard of. There you will serve other gods day and night because I will no longer have pity on you.'