en_tn_lite_do_not_use/hos/13/08.md

as a bear ... as a lion ... as a wild beast

These are wild animals that attack and kill other animals. Yahweh continues to say that he will destroy his people for their sins. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile)

as a bear that is robbed of her cubs

The words "would attack" are left out because they are understood. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "like a bear would attack an animal that takes her cubs" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis and rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)

as a lion

The words "would devour them" are left out because they are understood. Alternate translation: "as a lion would devour them" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis)