KJ3 Literal Translation
Hosea 11
The ingratitude of Israel to Jehovah for his benefits.
1When Israel was a child, then I loved him, and I called My son out of Egypt.
2As they called to them, so they went from their face. They sacrifice to the Baals, and burn incense to graven images.
3And I taught Ephraim to walk; He took them on His arms. but they did not know that I healed them.
4I drew them with cords of a man, with bands of love. And I was to them as those who lift off the yoke on their jaws; and I stretched out food to him.
5He shall not turn back to the land of Egypt, but he of Assyria shall be his king, because they refused to turn back.
6And the sword shall whirl in his cities, and shall bring to an end his bars, and shall devour, because of their own counsels.
7And My people are bent on backsliding from Me. And they call him to the Most High; they would not at all exalt Him.
8How shall I give you up, Ephraim? Shall I deliver you, Israel? How shall I make you like Admah? Shall I set you as Zeboim? My heart has turned within Me; My compassions are kindled together.
9I will not execute the heat of My anger; I will not return to destroy Ephraim. For I am God, and not a man, the Holy One in your midst. And I will not enter into the city.
10They shall walk after Jehovah; He shall roar as a lion. When He roars, even sons shall tremble from the west.
11They tremble like a bird from Egypt, and like a dove from the land of Assyria. And I will make them live in their houses, says Jehovah.
12Ephraim turns around Me with deception, and the house of Israel with deceit; but Judah still rules with God and is faithful with the holy ones.
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