Hosea Chapter 11
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asv (asv) - eBible.org engASV USFM
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They have deeply corrupted themselves, as in the days of Gibeah: he will remember their iniquity, he will visit their sins.
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I found Israel like grapes in the wilderness; I saw your fathers as the first-ripe in the fig-tree at its first season: but they came to Baal-peor, and consecrated themselves unto the shameful thing, and became abominable like that which they loved.
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As for Ephraim, their glory shall fly away like a bird: there shall be no birth, and none with child, and no conception.
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Though they bring up their children, yet will I bereave them, so that not a man shall be left: yea, woe also to them when I depart from them!
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Ephraim, like as I have seen Tyre, is planted in a pleasant place: but Ephraim shall bring out his children to the slayer.
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Give them, O Jehovah—what wilt thou give? give them a miscarrying womb and dry breasts.
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All their wickedness is in Gilgal; for there I hated them: because of the wickedness of their doings I will drive them out of my house; I will love them no more; all their princes are revolters.
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Ephraim is smitten, their root is dried up, they shall bear no fruit: yea, though they bring forth, yet will I slay the beloved fruit of their womb.
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My God will cast them away, because they did not hearken unto him; and they shall be wanderers among the nations.
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Israel is a luxuriant vine, that putteth forth his fruit: according to the abundance of his fruit he hath multiplied his altars; according to the goodness of their land they have made goodly pillars.
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Their heart is divided; now shall they be found guilty: he will smite their altars, he will destroy their pillars.
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Surely now shall they say, We have no king; for we fear not Jehovah; and the king, what can he do for us?
darby (darby) - eBible.org Darby 1890 plaintext
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When Israel was a child, then I loved him, and out of Egypt I called my son.
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As they called them, so they went from them: they sacrificed unto the Baals, and burned incense to graven images.
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And I it was that taught Ephraim to walk, — He took them upon his arms, — but they knew not that I healed them.
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I drew them with bands of a man, with cords of love; and I was to them as they that take off the yoke on their jaws, and I gently caused them to eat.
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He shall not return into the land of Egypt, but the Assyrian shall be his king; for they refused to return [to me];
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and the sword shall turn about in his cities, and shall consume his bars, and devour [them], because of their own counsels.
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Yea, my people are bent upon backsliding from me: though they call them to the Most High, none at all exalteth [him].
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How shall I give thee over, Ephraim? [how] shall I deliver thee up, Israel? how shall I make thee as Admah? [how] shall I set thee as Zeboim? My heart is turned within me, my repentings are kindled together.
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I will not execute the fierceness of mine anger, I will not again destroy Ephraim; for I amGod, and not man, — the Holy One in the midst of thee: and I will not come in anger.
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They shall walk after Jehovah; he shall roar like a lion; when he shall roar, then the children shall hasten from the west:
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they shall hasten as a bird out of Egypt, and as a dove out of the land of Assyria; and I will cause them to dwell in their houses, saith Jehovah.
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Ephraim encompasseth me about with lies, and the house of Israel with deceit; but Judah yet walketh withGod, and with the holy things of truth.
lxxbrent (lxxbrent) - Septuagint (Brenton 1851) eBible USFM
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Early in the morning were they cast off, the king of Israel has been cast off: for Israel is a child, and I loved him, and out of Egypt have I called his children.
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As I called them, so they departed from my presence: they sacrificed to Baalim, and burnt incense to graven images.
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Yet I bound the feet of Ephraim, I took him on my arm; but they knew not that I healed them.
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When men were destroyed, I drew them with the bands of my love: and I will be to them as a man smiting [another] on his cheek: and I will have respect to him, I will prevail with him.
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Ephraim dwelt in Egypt; and [as for] the Assyrian, he was his king, because he would not return.
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And in his cities he prevailed not with the sword, and he ceased [to war] with his hands: and they shall eat [of the fruit] of their own devices:
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and his people [shall] cleave fondly to their habitation; but God shall be angry with his precious things, and shall not at all exalt him.
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How shall I deal with thee, Ephraim? [how] shall I protect thee, Israel? what shall I do with thee? I will make thee as Adama, and as Seboim; my heart is turned at once, my repentance is powerfully excited.
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I will not act according to the fury of my wrath, I will not abandon Ephraim to be utterly destroyed: for I am God, and not man; the Holy One within thee: and I will not enter into the city.
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I will go after the Lord: he shall utter [his voice] as a lion: for he shall roar, and the children of the waters shall be amazed.
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They shall be amazed [and fly] as a bird out of Egypt, and as a dove out of the land of the Assyrians: and I will restore them to their houses, saith the Lord.
vul1914 (vul1914) - Vulgate 1914 UTF-8 (sacredbible.org)
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Sicut mane transiit, pertransiit rex Israel. Quia puer Israel, et dilexi eum: et ex Ægypto vocavi filium meum.
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Vocaverunt eos, sic abierunt a facie eorum: Baalim immolabant, et simulachris sacrificabant.
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Et ego quasi nutricius Ephraim, portabam eos in brachiis meis: et nescierunt quod curarem eos.
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In funiculis Adam traham eos, in vinculis charitatis: et ero eis quasi exaltans iugum super maxillas eorum: et declinavi ad eum ut vesceretur.
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Non revertetur in Terram Ægypti, et Assur ipse rex eius: quoniam noluerunt converti.
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Cœpit gladius in civitatibus eius, et consumet electos eius, et comedet capita eorum.
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Et populus meus pendebit ad reditum meum: iugum autem imponetur eis simul, quod non auferetur.
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Quomodo dabo te Ephraim, protegam te Israel? quomodo dabo te sicut Adama, ponam te, ut Seboim? Conversum est in me cor meum, pariter conturbata est pœnitudo mea.
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Non faciam furorem iræ meæ: non convertar ut disperdam Ephraim: quoniam Deus ego, et non homo: in medio tui sanctus, et non ingrediar civitatem.
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Post Dominum ambulabunt, quasi leo rugiet: quia ipse rugiet, et formidabunt filii maris.
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Et avolabunt quasi avis ex Ægypto, et quasi columba de Terra Assyriorum: et collocabo eos in domibus suis, dicit Dominus.
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Circumdedit me in negatione Ephraim, et in dolo domus Israel: Iudas autem testis descendit cum Deo, et cum sanctis fidelis.
web (web) - WorldEnglish.Bible — CC0 modern update of ASV
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“When Israel was a child, then I loved him, and called my son out of Egypt.
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They called to them, so they went from them. They sacrificed to the Baals, and burned incense to engraved images.
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Yet I taught Ephraim to walk. I took them by their arms, but they didn’t know that I healed them.
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I drew them with cords of a man, with ties of love; and I was to them like those who lift up the yoke on their necks; and I bent down to him and I fed him.
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“They won’t return into the land of Egypt; but the Assyrian will be their king, because they refused to repent.
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The sword will fall on their cities, and will destroy the bars of their gates, and will put an end to their plans.
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My people are determined to turn from me. Though they call to the Most High, he certainly won’t exalt them.
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“How can I give you up, Ephraim? How can I hand you over, Israel? How can I make you like Admah? How can I make you like Zeboiim? My heart is turned within me, my compassion is aroused.
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I will not execute the fierceness of my anger. I will not return to destroy Ephraim, for I am God, and not man—the Holy One among you. I will not come in wrath.
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They will walk after the LORD, who will roar like a lion; for he will roar, and the children will come trembling from the west.
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They will come trembling like a bird out of Egypt, and like a dove out of the land of Assyria; and I will settle them in their houses,” says the LORD.
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Ephraim surrounds me with falsehood, and the house of Israel with deceit. Judah still strays from God, and is unfaithful to the Holy One.
ylt (ylt) - Bible.com YLT98 plain UTF-8
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Because Israel <FI>is<Fi> a youth, and I love him, Out of Egypt I have called for My Son.
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They have called to them rightly, They have gone from before them, To lords they do sacrifice, And to graven images they make perfume.
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And I have caused Ephraim to go on foot, Taking them by their arms, And they have not known that I strengthened them.
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With cords of man I do draw them, With thick cords of love, And I am to them as a raiser up of a yoke on their jaws, And I incline unto him--I feed <FI>him<Fi> .
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He turneth not back unto the land of Egypt, And Asshur--he <FI>is<Fi> his king, For they have refused to return.
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Grievous hath been the sword in his cities, And it hath ended his bars, and consumed--from their own counsels.
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And My people are hanging in suspense, about My returning, And unto the Most High they do call, Together they exalt not.
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How do I give thee up, O Ephraim? Do I deliver thee up, O Israel? How do I make thee as Admah? Do I set thee as Zeboim? Turned in Me is My heart, kindled together have been My repentings.
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I do not the fierceness of My anger, I turn not back to destroy Ephraim, For God I <FI>am<Fi> , and not a man. In thy midst the Holy One, and I enter not in enmity,
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After Jehovah they go--as a lion He roareth, When He doth roar, then tremble do the sons from the west.
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They tremble as a sparrow out of Egypt, And as a dove out of the land of Asshur, And I have caused them to dwell in their own houses, An affirmation of Jehovah.
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Compassed Me with feigning hath Ephraim, And with deceit the house of Israel. And Judah again is ruling with God, And with the Holy Ones <FI>is<Fi> faithful!
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A long, long time ago, there was nothing at all - no earth, no sky, no animals, no people. It was all dark and empty. But God was there! God is so powerful that He can make anything just by speaking. So God said "Let there be light!" and BOOM! There was light everywhere! God saw that the light was beautiful and good. He called the light "day" and the darkness "night." This was the very first day when God started making our wonderful world!
Explain Like I'm 10
Before anything existed - no planets, stars, or life - God decided to create the universe. The earth started out as a dark, empty place covered with water. But God's Spirit was there, ready to bring order and beauty to everything. When God spoke and said "Let there be light," light immediately appeared because God's words have incredible power. God looked at the light and was pleased with what He had made. He organized time by separating light (day) from darkness (night), creating the first 24-hour period. This shows us that God is organized and purposeful in everything He does.
Explain Like I'm 15
Genesis 1:1-5 establishes fundamental theological truths about God and creation. The Hebrew word "bara" (created) indicates creation from nothing (ex nihilo), demonstrating God's absolute sovereignty and power. The phrase "without form and void" (tohu wa-bohu) describes a state of chaos that God transforms into order. The Spirit of God "hovering" or "brooding" over the waters suggests active, caring involvement in creation. The creation of light before the sun (created on day 4) indicates that God Himself is the ultimate source of light and energy. The establishment of day and night creates the framework of time, showing that God operates within orderly patterns while transcending them. This passage refutes both atheistic materialism and pantheism, establishing that God is both transcendent (separate from creation) and immanent (actively involved in it).