Quotes about Desire
and lusted after their lovers, whose genitals were like those of donkeys and whose emission was like that of stallions.
— Ezekiel 23:20
Tell the house of Israel that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘I am about to desecrate My sanctuary, the pride of your power, the desire of your eyes, and the delight of your soul. And the sons and daughters you left behind will fall by the sword.’
— Ezekiel 24:21
And you, son of man, know that on the day I take away their stronghold, their pride and joy—the desire of their eyes which uplifted their souls—and their sons and daughters as well,
— Ezekiel 24:25
He will show no regard for the gods of his fathers, nor for the one desired by women, nor for any other god, because he will magnify himself above them all.
— Daniel 11:37
She will pursue her lovers but not catch them; she will seek them but not find them. Then she will say, ‘I will return to my first husband, for then I was better off than now.’
— Hosea 2:7
They feed on the sins of My people and set their hearts on iniquity.
— Hosea 4:8
They will eat but not be satisfied; they will be promiscuous but not multiply. For they have stopped obeying the LORD.
— Hosea 4:10
They go with their flocks and herds to seek the LORD, but they do not find Him; He has withdrawn Himself from them.
— Hosea 5:6
For I desire mercy, not sacrifice, and the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings.
— Hosea 6:6
Where is your king now to save you in all your cities, and the rulers to whom you said, “Give me a king and princes”?
— Hosea 13:10
Even the beasts of the field pant for You, for the streams of water have dried up, and fire has consumed the open pastures.
— Joel 1:20
People staggered from city to city for water to drink, but they were not satisfied; yet you did not return to Me,” declares the LORD.
— Amos 4:8