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\s5 \s5
\c 1 \c 1
\p \p
\v 1 This is the word of Yahweh that came to Hosea son of Beeri in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, and in the days of Jeroboam son of Joash, king of Israel. \v 1 This is the word of Yahweh that came to Hosea son of Beeri in the days of Uzziah,
Jotham, Ahaz and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, and in the days of Jeroboam
son of Joash, king of Israel.
\p
\v 2 When Yahweh spoke at first through Hosea, he said to him, \v 2 When Yahweh spoke at first through Hosea, he said to him,
\q "Go, take for yourself a wife who is a prostitute. \q "Go, take for yourself a wife who is a prostitute.
\q She will have children who are the result of her prostitution. \q2 She will have children who are the result of her prostitution.
\q For the land is committing great prostitution \q For the land is committing great prostitution
\q by abandoning Yahweh." \q2 by abandoning Yahweh."
\s5 \s5
\p \p
\v 3 So Hosea went and married Gomer daughter of Diblaim, and she conceived and bore him a son. \v 3 So Hosea went and married Gomer daughter of Diblaim,
and she conceived and bore him a son.
\v 4 Yahweh said to Hosea, \v 4 Yahweh said to Hosea,
\q "Call his name Jezreel. \q "Call his name Jezreel.
\q For in a little while \q2 For in a little while
\q I will punish the house of Jehu \q I will punish the house of Jehu
\q for the bloodshed at Jezreel, \q2 for the bloodshed at Jezreel,
\q and I will put an end \q and I will put an end
\q to the kingdom of the house of Israel. \q2 to the kingdom of the house of Israel.
\q \q
\v 5 It will happen on the day \v 5 It will happen on the day
\q that I break the bow of Israel \q2 that I break the bow of Israel
\q in the Valley of Jezreel." \q in the Valley of Jezreel."
\s5 \s5
\p \p
\v 6 Gomer conceived again and bore a daughter. Then Yahweh said to Hosea, \v 6 Gomer conceived again and bore a daughter. Then Yahweh said to Hosea,
\q "Call her name Lo-Ruhamah, \q "Call her name Lo-Ruhamah,
\q for I will no longer have mercy \q2 for I will no longer have mercy on the house of Israel,
\q on the house of Israel,
\q that I should forgive them at all. \q that I should forgive them at all.
\q \q2
\v 7 Yet I will have mercy on the house of Judah, \v 7 Yet I will have mercy on the house of Judah,
\q and I will save them by myself, Yahweh their God. \q and I will save them by myself, Yahweh their God.
\q I will not save them \q2 I will not save them
\q by bow, sword, battle, horses, or horsemen." \q by bow, sword, battle, horses, or horsemen."
\s5 \s5
\p \p
\v 8 Now after Gomer had weaned Lo-Ruhamah, she conceived and bore another son. \v 8 Now after Gomer had weaned Lo-Ruhamah, she conceived and bore another son.
\q
\v 9 Then Yahweh said, \v 9 Then Yahweh said,
\q "Call his name Lo-Ammi, \q2 "Call his name Lo-Ammi,
\q for you are not my people, \q for you are not my people,
\q and I am not your God. \q2 and I am not your God.
\s5 \s5
\q \q
\v 10 Yet the number of the people of Israel \v 10 Yet the number of the people of Israel
\q will be like the sand of the seashore, \q2 will be like the sand of the seashore,
\q which cannot be measured or counted. \q which cannot be measured or counted.
\q It will be that where it was said to them, \q2 It will be that where it was said to them,
\q 'You are not my people,' \q 'You are not my people,'
\q it will be said to them, \q2 it will be said to them,
\q 'You are people of the living God.' \q 'You are people of the living God.'
\q \q2
\v 11 The people of Judah and the people of Israel \v 11 The people of Judah and the people of Israel
\q2 will be gathered together. \q will be gathered together.
\q They will appoint one leader for themselves, \q2 They will appoint one leader for themselves,
\q and they will go up from the land, \q and they will go up from the land,
\q for great will be the day of Jezreel. \q2 for great will be the day of Jezreel.
\s5 \s5
\c 2 \c 2
\q \q
\v 1 Say to your brothers, 'My people!' \v 1 Say to your brothers, 'My people!'
\q and to your sisters, 'You have been shown compassion.'" \q2 and to your sisters, 'You have been shown compassion.'"
\s5 \s5
\q \q
\v 2 Bring a lawsuit against your mother, bring a lawsuit, \v2 Bring a lawsuit against your mother, bring a lawsuit,
\q2 for she is not my wife, \q2 for she is not my wife,
\q2 and neither am I her husband. \q2 and neither am I her husband.
\q Let her put away her prostitution from before herself, \q Let her put away her prostitution from before herself,
\q and her acts of adultery from between her breasts. \q2 and her acts of adultery from between her breasts.
\q \q
\v 3 If not, I will strip her naked \v 3 If not, I will strip her naked
\q and show her nakedness as on the day that she was born. \q2 and show her nakedness as on the day that she was born.
\q I will make her like the wilderness, \q I will make her like the wilderness,
\q like a parched land, \q2 like a parched land,
\q and I will make her die from thirst. \q and I will make her die from thirst.
\s5 \s5
\q \q
\v 4 I will not have any mercy on her children, \v 4 I will not have any mercy on her children,
\q for they are children of prostitution. \q2 for they are children of prostitution.
\q \q
\v 5 For their mother has been a prostitute, \v 5 For their mother has been a prostitute,
\q and she who conceived them has acted shamefully. \q2 and she who conceived them has acted shamefully.
\q She said, "I will go after my lovers, \q She said, "I will go after my lovers,
\q for they give me my bread and water, \q2 for they give me my bread and water,
\q my wool and flax, \q my wool and flax,
\q my oil and drink." \q2 my oil and drink."
\s5 \s5
\q \q
\v 6 Therefore I will build up a hedge to block her way with thorns. \v 6 Therefore I will build up a hedge to block her way with thorns.
\q I will build up a wall against her \q2 I will build up a wall against her
\q so she cannot find her way. \q2 so she cannot find her way.
\q \q
\v 7 She will pursue her lovers, \v 7 She will pursue her lovers,
\q but she will not overtake them. \q2 but she will not overtake them.
\q She will seek them, \q She will seek them,
\q but she will not find them. \q2 but she will not find them.
\q Then she will say, \q Then she will say,
\q "I will return to my first husband, \q2 "I will return to my first husband,
\q for it was better for me then than it is now." \q2 for it was better for me then than it is now."
\s5 \s5
\q \q
\v 8 For she had not known that it was I who gave her \v 8 For she had not known that it was I who gave her
\q the grain, the new wine and the oil, \q2 the grain, the new wine and the oil,
\q and who lavished on her silver and gold, \q and who lavished on her silver and gold,
\q which they then used for Baal. \q2 which they then used for Baal.
\q \q
\v 9 So I will take back her grain at harvest time, \v 9 So I will take back her grain at harvest time,
\q and my new wine in its season. \q2 and my new wine in its season.
\q I will take back my wool and flax \q I will take back my wool and flax
\q that were used to cover her nakedness. \q2 that were used to cover her nakedness.
\s5 \s5
\q \q
\v 10 Then I will strip her naked in the sight of her lovers, \v 10 Then I will strip her naked in the sight of her lovers,
\q and no one will rescue her out of my hand. \q2 and no one will rescue her out of my hand.
\q \q
\v 11 I will stop all her rejoicing— \v 11 I will stop all her rejoicing—
\q her feasts, her new moon celebrations, her Sabbaths, and all her appointed festivals. \q2 her feasts, her new moon celebrations,
\q2 her Sabbaths, and all her appointed festivals.
\s5 \s5
\q \q
\v 12 "I will destroy her vines and her fig trees, \v 12 "I will destroy her vines and her fig trees,
\q of which she has said, \q2 of which she has said,
\q 'These are the wages that my lovers gave me.' \q 'These are the wages that my lovers gave me.'
\q I will make them a forest, \q2 I will make them a forest,
\q and the animals of the field will eat them. \q2 and the animals of the field will eat them.
\q \q
\v 13 I will punish her for the feast days of the Baals, \v 13 I will punish her for the feast days of the Baals,
\q when she burned incense to them, \q2 when she burned incense to them,
\q when she adorned herself with her rings and jewelry, \q when she adorned herself with her rings and jewelry,
\q and she went after her lovers and forgot me— \q2 and she went after her lovers and forgot me—
\q this is Yahweh's declaration." \q this is Yahweh's declaration."
\s5 \s5
\q \q
\v 14 So I am going to allure her. I will bring her into the wilderness \v 14 So I am going to allure her.
\q and speak tenderly to her. \q2 I will bring her into the wilderness
\q2 and speak tenderly to her.
\q \q
\v 15 I will give her back her vineyards, \v 15 I will give her back her vineyards,
\q and the Valley of Achor as a door of hope. \q2 and the Valley of Achor as a door of hope.
\q She will answer me there as she did in the days of her youth, \q She will answer me there as she did in the days of her youth,
\q as in the days that she came out of the land of Egypt. \q2 as in the days that she came out of the land of Egypt.
\s5 \s5
\q \q
\v 16 "It will be in that day—this is Yahweh's declaration— \v 16 "It will be in that day—
\q2this is Yahweh's declaration—
\q that you will call me, 'My husband,' \q that you will call me, 'My husband,'
\q and you will no longer call me, 'My Baal.' \q2 and you will no longer call me, 'My Baal.'
\q \q
\v 17 For I will remove the names of the Baals from her mouth; \v 17 For I will remove the names of the Baals from her mouth;
\q their names will not be remembered anymore. \q2 their names will not be remembered anymore.
\s5 \s5
\q \q
\v 18 On that day I will make a covenant for them \v 18 On that day I will make a covenant for them
\q with the beasts in the fields, \q2 with the beasts in the fields, with the birds in the sky,
\q with the birds in the sky, \q2 and with the crawling things on the ground.
\q and with the crawling things on the ground. \q I will drive away the bow, the sword,
\q I will drive away the bow, the sword, and the battle from the land, \q2 and the battle from the land,
\q and I will make you lie down in safety. \q and I will make you lie down in safety.
\s5 \s5
\q \q
\v 19 I will promise to be your husband forever. \v 19 I will promise to be your husband forever.
\q I will promise to be your husband in righteousness, justice, covenant faithfulness, and mercy. \q2 I will promise to be your husband in righteousness, justice,
\q2 covenant faithfulness, and mercy.
\q \q
\v 20 I will pledge myself to you in faithfulness, \v 20 I will pledge myself to you in faithfulness,
\q and you will know Yahweh. \q2 and you will know Yahweh.
\s5 \s5
\q \q
\v 21 On that day, \v 21 On that day,
\q I will answer—this is Yahweh's declaration— \q2 I will answer—this is Yahweh's declaration—
\q I will answer the heavens, \q I will answer the heavens,
\q and they will answer the earth. \q2 and they will answer the earth.
\q \q
\v 22 The earth will answer the grain, the new wine and the oil, \v 22 The earth will answer the grain,
\q2 the new wine and the oil,
\q and they will answer Jezreel. \q and they will answer Jezreel.
\s5 \s5
\q \q
\v 23 I will plant her for myself in the land, \v 23 I will plant her for myself in the land,
\q and I will have mercy on Lo-Ruhamah. \q2 and I will have mercy on Lo-Ruhamah.
\q I will say to Lo-Ammi, 'You are my people,' \q I will say to Lo-Ammi, 'You are my people,'
\q and they will say to me, 'You are my God.'" \q2 and they will say to me, 'You are my God.'"
\s5 \s5
\c 3 \c 3
\p \p
\v 1 Yahweh said to me, "Go again, love a woman, loved by her husband, but who is an adulteress. Love her just as I, Yahweh, love the people of Israel, although they turn to other gods and love raisin cakes." \v 1 Yahweh said to me, "Go again, love a woman, loved by her husband,
but who is an adulteress. Love her just as I, Yahweh, love the people of Israel,
although they turn to other gods and love raisin cakes."
\p
\v 2 So I bought her for myself for fifteen pieces of silver and a homer and a lethek of barley. \v 2 So I bought her for myself for fifteen pieces of silver and a homer and a lethek of barley.
\v 3 I said to her, "You must live with me many days. You will not be a prostitute or belong to any other man. In the same way, I will be with you." \v 3 I said to her, "You must live with me many days. You will not be a prostitute
or belong to any other man. In the same way, I will be with you."
\s5 \s5
\v 4 For the people of Israel will live for many days without a king, prince, sacrifice, stone pillar, ephod or household idols. \v 4 For the people of Israel will live for many days without a king, prince,
\v 5 Afterward the people of Israel will return and seek Yahweh their God and David their king, and in the last days, they will come trembling before Yahweh and his goodness. sacrifice, stone pillar, ephod or household idols.
\v 5 Afterward the people of Israel will return and seek Yahweh their God and David their king,
and in the last days, they will come trembling before Yahweh and his goodness.
\s5 \s5
\c 4 \c 4
\m \m
\q \q
\v 1 Hear the word of Yahweh, you people of Israel. \v 1 Hear the word of Yahweh,
\q Yahweh has a lawsuit against the inhabitants of the land, \q2 you people of Israel.
\q because there is no truthfulness or covenant faithfulness, no knowledge of God in the land. \q Yahweh has a lawsuit
\q2 against the inhabitants of the land,
\q because there is no truthfulness or covenant faithfulness,
\q2 no knowledge of God in the land.
\q \q
\v 2 There is cursing, deception, killing, stealing and adultery. \v 2 There is cursing, deception, killing,
\q The people have broken all bounds, and bloodshed comes after bloodshed. \q2 stealing and adultery.
\q The people have broken all bounds,
\q2 and bloodshed comes after bloodshed.
\s5 \s5
\q \q
\v 3 So the land mourns, \v 3 So the land mourns,
\q and everyone living in it is wasting away; \q2 and everyone living in it is wasting away;
\q the beasts in the fields and the birds in the sky, \q the beasts in the fields and the birds in the sky,
\q even the fish in the sea, are being taken away. \q2 even the fish in the sea, are being taken away.
\s5 \s5
\p \p
\v 4 But do not allow anyone to bring a lawsuit; \v 4 But do not allow anyone to bring a lawsuit;
\q do not let anyone accuse anyone else. \q2 do not let anyone accuse anyone else.
\q For it is you, the priests, whom I am accusing. \q2 For it is you, the priests, whom I am accusing.
\q \q
\v 5 You priests will stumble during the day; \v 5 You priests will stumble during the day;
\q the prophets will also stumble with you by night, \q2 the prophets will also stumble with you by night,
\q and I will destroy your mother. \q2 and I will destroy your mother.
\s5 \s5
\q \q
\v 6 My people are being destroyed because of the lack of knowledge. \v 6 My people are being destroyed
\q2 because of the lack of knowledge.
\q Because you priests have rejected knowledge, \q Because you priests have rejected knowledge,
\q I will also reject you as priests to me. \q2 I will also reject you as priests to me.
\q Because you have forgotten my law, although I am your God, \q Because you have forgotten my law,
\q I also will forget your children. \q2 although I am your God,
\q2 I also will forget your children.
\q \q
\v 7 The more the priests multiplied, \v 7 The more the priests multiplied,
\q the more they sinned against me. \q2 the more they sinned against me.
\q They exchanged their honor for shame. \q2 They exchanged their honor for shame.
\s5 \s5
\q \q
\v 8 They feed on the sin of my people; \v 8 They feed on the sin of my people;
\q they are greedy for more of their iniquity. \q2 they are greedy for more of their iniquity.
\q \q
\v 9 It will be the same for the people as for the priests: \v 9 It will be the same for the people as for the priests:
\q I will punish them all for their practices; \q2 I will punish them all for their practices;
\q I will repay them for their deeds. \q2 I will repay them for their deeds.
\s5 \s5
\q \q
\v 10 They will eat but not have enough; \v 10 They will eat but not have enough;
\q they will commit prostitution but not increase, \q2 they will commit prostitution but not increase,
\q because they stopped listening to Yahweh. \q2 because they stopped listening to Yahweh.
\s5 \s5
\q \q
\v 11 Prostitution, wine, and new wine take away understanding. \v 11 Prostitution, wine, and new wine
\q2 take away understanding.
\q \q
\v 12 My people consult their wooden idols, \v 12 My people consult their wooden idols,
\q and their walking sticks give them prophecies. \q2 and their walking sticks give them prophecies.
\q A spirit of prostitution has led them astray, \q A spirit of prostitution has led them astray,
\q and they have acted as prostitutes instead of being faithful to their God. \q2 and they have acted as prostitutes
\q2 instead of being faithful to their God.
\s5 \s5
\q \q
\v 13 They sacrifice on the tops of the mountains \v 13 They sacrifice on the tops of the mountains
\q and burn incense on the hills, \q2 and burn incense on the hills,
\q under oaks, poplars and terebinths, \q under oaks, poplars and terebinths,
\q because the shade is good. \q2 because the shade is good.
\q So your daughters commit sexual immorality, \q So your daughters commit sexual immorality,
\q and your daughters-in-law commit adultery. \q2 and your daughters-in-law commit adultery.
\q \q
\v 14 I will not punish your daughters when they choose to commit sexual immorality, \v 14 I will not punish your daughters
\q nor your daughters-in-law when they commit adultery. \q2 when they choose to commit sexual immorality,
\q nor your daughters-in-law
\q2 when they commit adultery.
\q For the men also go apart with prostitutes, \q For the men also go apart with prostitutes,
\q and they offer sacrifices so they can commit immoral acts with sacred prostitutes. \q2 and they offer sacrifices
\q2 so they can commit immoral acts with sacred prostitutes.
\q So this people who does not understand will be thrown down. \q So this people who does not understand will be thrown down.
\s5 \s5
\q \q
\v 15 Though you, Israel, have committed adultery, \v 15 Though you, Israel, have committed adultery,
\q may Judah not become guilty. \q2 may Judah not become guilty.
\q Do not go to Gilgal, you people; \q Do not go to Gilgal, you people;
\q do not go up to Beth Aven, \q2 do not go up to Beth Aven,
\q and do not swear, saying, "As Yahweh lives." \q and do not swear, saying, "As Yahweh lives."
\q \q
\v 16 For Israel has behaved stubbornly, like a stubborn heifer. \v 16 For Israel has behaved stubbornly,
\q How can Yahweh bring them to pasture like lambs in a meadow? \q2 like a stubborn heifer.
\q How can Yahweh bring them to pasture
\q2 like lambs in a meadow?
\s5 \s5
\q \q
\v 17 Ephraim united himself with idols; \v 17 Ephraim united himself with idols;
\q leave him alone. \q2 leave him alone.
\q \q
\v 18 Even when their strong drink is gone, \v 18 Even when their strong drink is gone,
\q they continue to commit adultery; \q2 they continue to commit adultery;
\q her rulers dearly love their shame. \q2 her rulers dearly love their shame.
\q \q
\v 19 The wind will wrap her up in its wings; \v 19 The wind will wrap her up in its wings;
\q and they will be ashamed because of their sacrifices. \q2 and they will be ashamed because of their sacrifices.
\s5 \s5
\c 5 \c 5
\m \m
\q \q
\v 1 "Hear this, priests! \v 1 "Hear this, priests!
\q Pay attention, house of Israel! \q2 Pay attention, house of Israel!
\q Listen, house of the king! \q Listen, house of the king!
\q For judgment is coming against you all. \q2 For judgment is coming against you all.
\q You have been a snare at Mizpah \q You have been a snare at Mizpah
\q and a net spread over Tabor. \q2 and a net spread over Tabor.
\q \q
\v 2 The rebels stand deep in slaughter, \v 2 The rebels stand deep in slaughter,
\q but I will punish all of them. \f + \ft Some modern translations have \fqa The rebels have dug a deep pit \fqa* , \fqa The rebels have dug deep at Shittim \fqa* , or, continuing on from the previous verse, \fqa a pit dug deep at Shittim \fqa* . \f* \q2 but I will punish all of them. \f + \ft Some modern translations have \fqa The rebels have dug a deep pit \fqa* , \fqa The rebels have dug deep at Shittim \fqa* , or, continuing on from the previous verse, \fqa a pit dug deep at Shittim \fqa* . \f*
\s5 \s5
\q \q
\v 3 I know Ephraim, \v 3 I know Ephraim,
\q and Israel is not hidden from me. \q2 and Israel is not hidden from me.
\q Ephraim, now you have become like a prostitute; \q Ephraim, now you have become like a prostitute;
\q Israel is defiled. \q2 Israel is defiled.
\q \q
\v 4 Their deeds will not allow them to turn to God, \v 4 Their deeds will not allow them
\q2 to turn to God,
\q for the mind of prostitution is in them, \q for the mind of prostitution is in them,
\q and they do not know Yahweh. \q2 and they do not know Yahweh.
\s5 \s5
\q \q
\v 5 The pride of Israel testifies against him; \v 5 The pride of Israel testifies against him;
\q so Israel and Ephraim will stumble in their guilt; \q2 so Israel and Ephraim will stumble in their guilt;
\q and Judah also will stumble with them. \q2 and Judah also will stumble with them.
\q \q
\v 6 They will go with their flocks and herds to seek Yahweh, \v 6 They will go with their flocks
\q2 and herds to seek Yahweh,
\q but they will not find him, \q but they will not find him,
\q for he has withdrawn himself from them. \q2 for he has withdrawn himself from them.
\q \q
\v 7 They were unfaithful to Yahweh, \v 7 They were unfaithful to Yahweh,
\q for they have borne illegitimate children. \q2 for they have borne illegitimate children.
\q Now the new moon festivals will devour them with their fields. \q Now the new moon festivals
\q2 will devour them with their fields.
\s5 \s5
\q \q
\v 8 Blow the ram's horn in Gibeah, \v 8 Blow the ram's horn in Gibeah,
\q and the trumpet in Ramah. \q2 and the trumpet in Ramah.
\q Sound a battle cry at Beth Aven: \q Sound a battle cry at Beth Aven:
\q 'We will follow you, Benjamin!' \q2 'We will follow you, Benjamin!'
\q \q
\v 9 Ephraim will become a desolation on the day of rebuke. \v 9 Ephraim will become a desolation
\q Among the tribes of Israel I have declared what is certain to happen. \q2 on the day of rebuke.
\q Among the tribes of Israel
\q2 I have declared what is certain to happen.
\s5 \s5
\q \q
\v 10 The leaders of Judah are like those who move a boundary stone. \v 10 The leaders of Judah
\q I will pour my wrath on them like water. \q2 are like those who move a boundary stone.
\q2 I will pour my wrath on them like water.
\q \q
\v 11 Ephraim is oppressed; \v 11 Ephraim is oppressed;
\q he is crushed in judgment, \q2 he is crushed in judgment,
\q because he has willingly walked after idols. \q2 because he has willingly walked after idols.
\s5 \s5
\q \q
\v 12 So I will be like a moth to Ephraim, \v 12 So I will be like a moth to Ephraim,
\q and like rot to the house of Judah. \q2 and like rot to the house of Judah.
\q \q
\v 13 When Ephraim saw his sickness, \v 13 When Ephraim saw his sickness,
\q and Judah saw his wound, \q2 and Judah saw his wound,
\q then Ephraim went to Assyria, \q then Ephraim went to Assyria,
\q and Judah sent messengers to the great king. \q2 and Judah sent messengers to the great king.
\q But he was not able to cure you people \q But he was not able to cure you people
\q or heal your wound. \q2 or heal your wound.
\s5 \s5
\q \q
\v 14 So I will be like a lion to Ephraim, \v 14 So I will be like a lion to Ephraim,
\q and like a young lion to the house of Judah. \q2 and like a young lion to the house of Judah.
\q I, even I, will tear them apart and go away; \q I, even I, will tear them apart and go away;
\q I will carry them off, \q2 I will carry them off,
\q and there will be no one to rescue them. \q2 and there will be no one to rescue them.
\q \q
\v 15 I will go and return to my place, \v 15 I will go and return to my place,
\q until they acknowledge their guilt and seek my face, \q2 until they acknowledge their guilt and seek my face,
\q until they earnestly seek me in their distress." \q2 until they earnestly seek me in their distress."
\s5 \s5
\c 6 \c 6
\m \m
\q \q
\v 1 "Come, let us return to Yahweh. \v 1 "Come, let us return to Yahweh.
\q For he has torn us apart, but he will heal us; \q2 For he has torn us apart, but he will heal us;
\q he has injured us, but he will bandage our wounds. \q2 he has injured us, but he will bandage our wounds.
\q \q
\v 2 After two days he will revive us; \v 2 After two days he will revive us;
\q he will raise us up on the third day, \q2 he will raise us up on the third day,
\q and we will live before him. \q2 and we will live before him.
\q \q
\v 3 Let us know Yahweh; \v 3 Let us know Yahweh;
\q let us press on to know Yahweh. \q2 let us press on to know Yahweh.
\q His coming out is as sure as the dawn; \q His coming out is as sure as the dawn;
\q he will come to us like the showers, \q2 he will come to us like the showers,
\q like the spring rains that water the land." \q2 like the spring rains that water the land."
\s5 \s5
\q \q
\v 4 Ephraim, what will I do with you? \v 4 Ephraim, what will I do with you?
\q Judah, what will I do with you? \q2 Judah, what will I do with you?
\q Your love is like a morning cloud, \q Your love is like a morning cloud,
\q like the dew that goes away early. \q2 like the dew that goes away early.
\q \q
\v 5 So I have cut them to pieces by the prophets; \v 5 So I have cut them to pieces by the prophets;
\q I have killed them with the words of my mouth. \q2 I have killed them with the words of my mouth.
\q Your judgments are like the light that shines out. \q2 Your judgments are like the light that shines out.
\s5 \s5
\q \q
\v 6 For I delight in covenant faithfulness and not sacrifice, \v 6 For I delight in covenant faithfulness and not sacrifice,
\q and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings. \q2 and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.
\q \q
\v 7 Like Adam they have broken the covenant; \v 7 Like Adam they have broken the covenant;
\q they were unfaithful to me. \q2 they were unfaithful to me.
\s5 \s5
\q \q
\v 8 Gilead is a city of those who do evil, \v 8 Gilead is a city of those who do evil,
\q with footprints of blood. \q2 with footprints of blood.
\q \q
\v 9 As gangs of robbers wait for someone, \v 9 As gangs of robbers wait for someone,
\q so the priests band together to commit murder on the way to Shechem; \q2 so the priests band together
\q2 to commit murder on the way to Shechem;
\q they have committed shameful crimes. \q they have committed shameful crimes.
\s5 \s5
\q \q
\v 10 In the house of Israel I have seen a horrible thing; \v 10 In the house of Israel I have seen a horrible thing;
\q Ephraim's prostitution is there, and Israel has become unclean. \q2 Ephraim's prostitution is there,
\q2 and Israel has become unclean.
\q \q
\v 11 For you also, Judah, a harvest has been appointed, \v 11 For you also, Judah, a harvest has been appointed,
\q when I will reverse the captivity of my people. \q2 when I will reverse the captivity of my people.
\s5 \s5
\c 7 \c 7
\m \m
\q \q
\v 1 Whenever I want to heal Israel, \v 1 Whenever I want to heal Israel,
\q the iniquity of Ephraim is exposed, \q2 the iniquity of Ephraim is exposed,
\q as well as the evil deeds of Samaria, \q2 as well as the evil deeds of Samaria,
\q for they practice deceit; \q for they practice deceit;
\q a thief comes in, \q2 a thief comes in,
\q and a marauding band attacks in the street. \q2 and a marauding band attacks in the street.
\q \q
\v 2 They do not realize in their hearts \v 2 They do not realize in their hearts
\q that I remember all their evil deeds. \q2 that I remember all their evil deeds.
\q Now their deeds surround them; \q Now their deeds surround them;
\q they are before my face. \q2 they are before my face.
\s5 \s5
\q \q
\v 3 With their evil they make the king glad, \v 3 With their evil they make the king glad,
\q and by their lies the officials. \q2 and by their lies the officials.
\q \q
\v 4 They are all adulterers, \v 4 They are all adulterers,
\q like an oven heated by the baker, \q2 like an oven heated by the baker,
\q who ceases to stir the fire \q2 who ceases to stir the fire
\q from the kneading of the dough until it is leavened. \q from the kneading of the dough until it is leavened.
\q \q
\v 5 On the day of our king the officials made themselves sick with the heat of wine. \v 5 On the day of our king
\q He reached out with his hand to those who were mocking. \q2 the officials made themselves sick
\q2with the heat of wine.
\q He reached out with his hand
\q2 to those who were mocking.
\s5 \s5
\q \q
\v 6 For with hearts like an oven, \v 6 For with hearts like an oven,
\q they devise their deceitful plans. \q2 they devise their deceitful plans.
\q Their anger smolders all night; \q Their anger smolders all night;
\q in the morning it burns high like a flaming fire. \q2 in the morning it burns high like a flaming fire.
\q \q
\v 7 They all are as hot as an oven, \v 7 They all are as hot as an oven,
\q and they devour those who rule over them. \q2 and they devour those who rule over them.
\q All their kings have fallen; \q All their kings have fallen;
\q none of them calls on me. \q2 none of them calls on me.
\s5 \s5
\q \q
\v 8 Ephraim mixes himself among the peoples. \v 8 Ephraim mixes himself among the peoples.
\q Ephraim is a flat cake that has not been turned over. \q2 Ephraim is a flat cake that has not been turned over.
\q \q
\v 9 Foreigners have devoured his strength, \v 9 Foreigners have devoured his strength,
\q but he does not know it. \q2 but he does not know it.
\q Gray hairs are sprinkled on him, \q Gray hairs are sprinkled on him,
\q but he does not know it. \q2 but he does not know it.
\s5 \s5
\q \q
\v 10 The pride of Israel testifies against him; \v 10 The pride of Israel testifies against him;
\q however, they have not returned to Yahweh their God, \q2 however, they have not returned to Yahweh their God,
\q nor have they sought him, in spite of all this. \q2 nor have they sought him, in spite of all this.
\q
\v 11 Ephraim is like a dove, gullible and without sense,
\q calling out to Egypt,
\q then flying to Assyria.
\q
\v 11 Ephraim is like a dove,
\q2 gullible and without sense,
\q calling out to Egypt,
\q2 then flying to Assyria.
\s5 \s5
\v 12 When they go, I will spread my net over them; \v 12 When they go,
\q I will bring them down like the birds of the sky. \q2 I will spread my net over them;
\q I will bring them down
\q2 like the birds of the sky.
\q I will punish them \q I will punish them
\q in their flocking together. \q2 in their flocking together.
\q \q
\v 13 Woe to them! \v 13 Woe to them!
\q For they have strayed from me. \q2 For they have strayed from me.
\q Devastation is coming to them! \q Devastation is coming to them!
\q They have rebelled against me! \q2 They have rebelled against me!
\q I would have rescued them, \q I would have rescued them,
\q but they spoke lies against me. \q2 but they spoke lies against me.
\s5 \s5
\q \q
\v 14 They have not cried to me with all their heart, \v 14 They have not cried to me with all their heart,
\q but they wail on their beds. \q2 but they wail on their beds.
\q They gather together for grain and new wine, \q They gather together for grain and new wine,
\q and they turn away from me. \f + \ft Instead of \fqa They gather together \fqa* , which the copies of the ancient Hebrew text have, some ancient translations of the copies of the Hebrew text, and many modern translations have \fqa They cut themselves \fqa* , an allusion to the pagan custom of idol worshipers wounding themselves in the frenzy of prayer. \f* \q2 and they turn away from me. \f + \ft Instead of \fqa They gather together \fqa* , which the copies of the ancient Hebrew text have, some ancient translations of the copies of the Hebrew text, and many modern translations have \fqa They cut themselves \fqa* , an allusion to the pagan custom of idol worshipers wounding themselves in the frenzy of prayer. \f*
\q \q
\v 15 Though I trained them and strengthened their arms, \v 15 Though I trained them and strengthened their arms,
\q they are now plotting evil against me. \q2 they are now plotting evil against me.
\s5 \s5
\q \q
\v 16 They return, \v 16 They return,
\q but they do not return to me, the Most High. \q2 but they do not return to me, the Most High.
\q They are like a slack bow. \q They are like a slack bow.
\q Their officials will fall by the sword \q Their officials will fall by the sword
\q because of the insolence of their tongues. \q2 because of the insolence of their tongues.
\q This will become their mockery in the land of Egypt. \q This will become their mockery in the land of Egypt.
\s5 \s5
@ -549,185 +586,192 @@
\q \q
\v 1 "Place a ram's horn at your lips! \v 1 "Place a ram's horn at your lips!
\q An eagle is coming over the house of Yahweh \q An eagle is coming over the house of Yahweh
\q because the people have broken my covenant \q2 because the people have broken my covenant
\q and rebelled against my law. \q2 and rebelled against my law.
\q \q
\v 2 They cry out to me, \v 2 They cry out to me,
\q 'My God, we in Israel know you.' \q2 'My God, we in Israel know you.'
\q \q
\v 3 But Israel has rejected what is good, \v 3 But Israel has rejected what is good,
\q and the enemy will pursue him. \q2 and the enemy will pursue him.
\s5 \s5
\q \q
\v 4 They have set up kings, \v 4 They have set up kings,
\q but not by me. \q2 but not by me.
\q They have made princes, \q They have made princes,
\q but without my knowledge. \q2 but without my knowledge.
\q With their silver and gold \q With their silver and gold
\q they have made idols for themselves, \q2 they have made idols for themselves,
\q but it was only so they might be cut off." \q2 but it was only so they might be cut off."
\q \q
\v 5 "Your calf has been rejected, Samaria. \v 5 "Your calf has been rejected, Samaria.
\q My anger is burning against these people. \q2 My anger is burning against these people.
\q For how long will they be incapable of innocence? \q2 For how long will they be incapable of innocence?
\s5 \s5
\q \q
\v 6 For this idol came from Israel; \v 6 For this idol came from Israel;
\q a workman made it; \q2 a workman made it;
\q it is not God! \q2 it is not God!
\q The calf of Samaria will be broken to pieces. \q The calf of Samaria will be broken to pieces.
\q \q
\v 7 For the people sow the wind \v 7 For the people sow the wind
\q and reap the whirlwind. \q2 and reap the whirlwind.
\q The standing grain has no heads; \q The standing grain has no heads;
\q it yields no flour. \q2 it yields no flour.
\q If it does come to maturity, \q If it does come to maturity,
\q foreigners will devour it. \q2 foreigners will devour it.
\s5 \s5
\q \q
\v 8 Israel is swallowed up; \v 8 Israel is swallowed up;
\q now they lie among the nations like a useless pot. \q2 now they lie among the nations
\q2 like a useless pot.
\q \q
\v 9 For they went up to Assyria \v 9 For they went up to Assyria
\q like a wild donkey all alone. \q2 like a wild donkey all alone.
\q Ephraim has hired lovers for herself. \q Ephraim has hired lovers for herself.
\q \q
\v 10 Even though they have hired lovers among the nations, \v 10 Even though they have hired lovers among the nations,
\q I will now gather them together. \q2 I will now gather them together.
\q They will begin to waste away \q They will begin to waste away
\q because of the burden of the king of princes. \q2 because of the burden of the king of princes.
\s5 \s5
\q \q
\v 11 For Ephraim has multiplied altars for sin offerings, \v 11 For Ephraim has multiplied altars for sin offerings,
\q but they have become altars for committing sins. \q2 but they have become altars for committing sins.
\q \q
\v 12 I could write down my law for them ten thousand times, \v 12 I could write down my law for them ten thousand times,
\q but they would view it as something strange to them. \q2 but they would view it as something strange to them.
\s5 \s5
\q \q
\v 13 As for the sacrifices of my offerings, \v 13 As for the sacrifices of my offerings,
\q they sacrifice meat and eat it, \q2 they sacrifice meat and eat it,
\q but I, Yahweh, do not accept them. \q2 but I, Yahweh, do not accept them.
\q Now I will think about their iniquity \q Now I will think about their iniquity
\q and punish their sins. \q2 and punish their sins.
\q They will return to Egypt. \q They will return to Egypt.
\q \q
\v 14 Israel has forgotten me, his Maker, \v 14 Israel has forgotten me, his Maker,
\q and has built palaces. \q2 and has built palaces.
\q Judah has fortified many cities, \q Judah has fortified many cities,
\q but I will send fire on his cities; \q2 but I will send fire on his cities;
\q it will destroy his fortresses. \q2 it will destroy his fortresses.
\s5 \s5
\c 9 \c 9
\m \m
\q \q
\v 1 Do not rejoice, Israel, \v 1 Do not rejoice, Israel,
\q with joy like the other peoples. \q2 with joy like the other peoples.
\q For you have been unfaithful, \q For you have been unfaithful,
\q abandoning your God. \q2 abandoning your God.
\q You love to pay the wages a prostitute requires \q You love to pay the wages a prostitute requires
\q on all the floors for threshing grain. \q2 on all the floors for threshing grain.
\q \q
\v 2 But the threshing floor and the winepress will not feed them; \v 2 But the threshing floor and the winepress
\q the new wine will fail them. \q2 will not feed them;
\q2 the new wine will fail them.
\s5 \s5
\q \q
\v 3 They will not continue to live in Yahweh's land; \v 3 They will not continue to live in Yahweh's land;
\q instead, Ephraim will return to Egypt, \q2 instead, Ephraim will return to Egypt,
\q and one day they will eat unclean food in Assyria. \q2 and one day they will eat unclean food in Assyria.
\q \q
\v 4 They will pour out no wine offerings to Yahweh, \v 4 They will pour out no wine offerings to Yahweh,
\q neither will they be pleasing to him. \q2 neither will they be pleasing to him.
\q Their sacrifices will be to them like mourners' food: \q Their sacrifices will be to them like mourners' food:
\q all who eat it will be defiled. \q2 all who eat it will be defiled.
\q For their food will be for themselves only; \q For their food will be for themselves only;
\q it will not come into the house of Yahweh. \q2 it will not come into the house of Yahweh.
\s5 \s5
\q \q
\v 5 What will you do on the day of an appointed festival, \v 5 What will you do on the day of an appointed festival,
\q on the day of a festival for Yahweh? \q2 on the day of a festival for Yahweh?
\q \q
\v 6 For, look, if they escape from destruction, \v 6 For, look, if they escape from destruction,
\q Egypt will gather them, \q2 Egypt will gather them,
\q and Memphis will bury them. \q2 and Memphis will bury them.
\q As for their precious things of silver— \q As for their precious things of silver—
\q sharp briers will possess them, \q2 sharp briers will possess them,
\q and thorns will fill their tents. \q2 and thorns will fill their tents.
\s5 \s5
\q \q
\v 7 The days for punishment are coming; \v 7 The days for punishment are coming;
\q the days for retribution are coming. \q2 the days for retribution are coming.
\q Let all Israel know these things. \q Let all Israel know these things.
\q The prophet is a fool, \q The prophet is a fool,
\q and the inspired man is insane, \q2 and the inspired man is insane,
\q because of your abundant iniquity \q because of your abundant iniquity
\q and great hostility. \q2 and great hostility.
\s5 \s5
\q \q
\v 8 The prophet is the watchman for my God over Ephraim. \v 8 The prophet is the watchman
\q2 for my God over Ephraim.
\q But a bird snare is on all of his paths, \q But a bird snare is on all of his paths,
\q and hostility toward him is in the house of his God. \q2 and hostility toward him is in the house of his God.
\q \q
\v 9 They have deeply corrupted themselves \v 9 They have deeply corrupted themselves
\q as in the days of Gibeah. \q2 as in the days of Gibeah.
\q God will call to mind their iniquity, \q God will call to mind their iniquity,
\q and he will punish their sins. \q2 and he will punish their sins.
\s5 \s5
\q \q
\v 10 Yahweh says, "When I found Israel, it was like finding grapes in the wilderness. \v 10 Yahweh says, "When I found Israel,
\q Like the very first fruit of the season on the fig tree, I found your fathers. \q2 it was like finding grapes in the wilderness.
\q Like the very first fruit of the season on the fig tree
\q2, I found your fathers.
\q But they went to Baal Peor, \q But they went to Baal Peor,
\q and they devoted themselves to that shameful idol. \q2 and they devoted themselves to that shameful idol.
\q They became as detestable as the idol they loved. \q They became as detestable as the idol they loved.
\s5 \s5
\q \q
\v 11 As for Ephraim, their glory will fly away like a bird. \v 11 As for Ephraim,
\q There will be no birth, no pregnancy, and no conception. \q2 their glory will fly away like a bird.
\q There will be no birth,
\q2 no pregnancy, and no conception.
\q \q
\v 12 Though they have brought up children, \v 12 Though they have brought up children,
\q I will bereave all of them. \q2 I will bereave all of them.
\q Woe to them when I turn away from them! \q Woe to them when I turn away from them!
\s5 \s5
\q \q
\v 13 I have seen Ephraim, just like Tyre, planted in a meadow, \v 13 I have seen Ephraim, just like Tyre,
\q but Ephraim will bring out his children to someone who will slaughter them." \q2 planted in a meadow,
\q but Ephraim will bring out his children
\q2 to someone who will slaughter them."
\q \q
\v 14 Give them, Yahweh—what will you give them? \v 14 Give them, Yahweh—
\q Give them a miscarrying womb and breasts that give no milk. \q2 what will you give them?
\q Give them a miscarrying womb
\q2 and breasts that give no milk.
\s5 \s5
\q \q
\v 15 "Because of all their wickedness in Gilgal, \v 15 "Because of all their wickedness in Gilgal,
\q that is where I began to hate them. \q2 that is where I began to hate them.
\q Because of their sinful deeds, \q Because of their sinful deeds,
\q I will drive them out of my house. \q2 I will drive them out of my house.
\q I will love them no more; \q I will love them no more;
\q all their officials are rebels. \q2 all their officials are rebels.
\s5 \s5
\q \q
\v 16 Ephraim is diseased, \v 16 Ephraim is diseased,
\q and their root is dried up; \q2 and their root is dried up;
\q they bear no fruit. \q2 they bear no fruit.
\q Even if they have children, \q Even if they have children,
\q I will put the precious ones of their womb to death." \q2 I will put the precious ones of their womb to death."
\q \q
\v 17 My God will reject them \v 17 My God will reject them
\q because they have not obeyed him. \q2 because they have not obeyed him.
\q They will become wanderers among the nations. \q They will become wanderers
\q2 among the nations.
\s5 \s5
\c 10 \c 10
@ -735,134 +779,141 @@
\q \q
\v 1 Israel is a luxuriant vine that produces his fruit. \v 1 Israel is a luxuriant vine that produces his fruit.
\q As his fruit increased, \q As his fruit increased,
\q the more altars he built. \q2 the more altars he built.
\q As his land produced more, \q As his land produced more,
\q he improved his pillars. \q2 he improved his pillars.
\q \q
\v 2 Their heart is deceitful; \v 2 Their heart is deceitful;
\q now they must bear their guilt. \q2 now they must bear their guilt.
\q Yahweh will demolish their altars; \q Yahweh will demolish their altars;
\q he will destroy their pillars. \q2 he will destroy their pillars.
\s5 \s5
\q \q
\v 3 For then they will say, \v 3 For then they will say,
\q "We have no king, \q2 "We have no king,
\q for we did not fear Yahweh, \q2 for we did not fear Yahweh,
\q and a king—what could he do for us?" \q and a king—what could he do for us?"
\q \q
\v 4 They speak empty words \v 4 They speak empty words
\q and make covenants by swearing falsely. \q2 and make covenants by swearing falsely.
\q So justice springs up \q So justice springs up
\q like poisonous weeds in the furrows of a field. \q2 like poisonous weeds in the furrows of a field.
\s5 \s5
\q \q
\v 5 The inhabitants of Samaria will be afraid \v 5 The inhabitants of Samaria will be afraid
\q because of the calves of Beth Aven. \q2 because of the calves of Beth Aven.
\q Its people mourned over them, \q Its people mourned over them,
\q as did those idolatrous priests who had rejoiced over them \q2 as did those idolatrous priests
\q and their splendor, \q2 who had rejoiced over them
\q2 and their splendor,
\q but they are no longer there. \q but they are no longer there.
\q \q
\v 6 They will be carried to Assyria \v 6 They will be carried to Assyria
\q as tribute for the great king. \q2 as tribute for the great king.
\q Ephraim will be disgraced, \q Ephraim will be disgraced,
\q and Israel will be ashamed of its idol. \q2 and Israel will be ashamed of its idol.
\s5 \s5
\q \q
\v 7 Samaria's king \v 7 Samaria's king
\q will be destroyed, \q2 will be destroyed,
\q like a chip of wood on the surface of the water. \q like a chip of wood
\q2 on the surface of the water.
\q \q
\v 8 The high places of wickedness will be destroyed. \v 8 The high places of wickedness
\q This is the sin of Israel! \q2 will be destroyed.
\q2 This is the sin of Israel!
\q Thorns and thistles will grow over their altars. \q Thorns and thistles will grow over their altars.
\q The people will say to the mountains, "Cover us!" \q2 The people will say to the mountains, "Cover us!"
\q and to the hills, "Fall on us!" \q2 and to the hills, "Fall on us!"
\s5 \s5
\q \q
\v 9 "Israel, \v 9 "Israel, you have sinned since the days of Gibeah;
\q you have sinned since the days of Gibeah; \q2 there you have remained.
\q there you have remained.
\q Will not war overtake the sons of wrong in Gibeah? \q Will not war overtake the sons of wrong in Gibeah?
\s5 \s5
\q \q
\v 10 When I desire it, I will discipline them. \v 10 When I desire it,
\q2 I will discipline them.
\q The peoples will gather together against them \q The peoples will gather together against them
\q and put them in bonds for their double iniquity. \q2 and put them in bonds for their double iniquity.
\q \q
\v 11 Ephraim is a trained heifer that loves to thresh the grain, \v 11 Ephraim is a trained heifer
\q so I will put a yoke on her fair neck. \q2 that loves to thresh the grain,
\q2 so I will put a yoke on her fair neck.
\q I will put a yoke on Ephraim; \q I will put a yoke on Ephraim;
\q Judah will plow; \q2 Judah will plow;
\q Jacob will pull the harrow by himself. \q2 Jacob will pull the harrow by himself.
\s5 \s5
\q \q
\v 12 Sow righteousness for yourselves, \v 12 Sow righteousness for yourselves,
\q and reap the fruit of covenant faithfulness. \q2 and reap the fruit of covenant faithfulness.
\q Break up your unplowed ground, \q Break up your unplowed ground,
\q for it is time to seek Yahweh, \q2 for it is time to seek Yahweh,
\q until he comes and rains righteousness on you. \q2 until he comes and rains righteousness on you.
\q \q
\v 13 You have plowed wickedness; \v 13 You have plowed wickedness;
\q you reaped injustice. \q2 you reaped injustice.
\q You have eaten the fruit of deception \q You have eaten the fruit of deception
\q because you trusted in your plans \q2 because you trusted in your plans
\q and in your many soldiers. \q2 and in your many soldiers.
\s5 \s5
\q \q
\v 14 So a tumult of war will rise among your people, \v 14 So a tumult of war
\q and all your fortified cities will be destroyed. \q2 will rise among your people,
\q It will be as Shalman destroyed Beth Arbel on a day of battle, \q2 and all your fortified cities will be destroyed.
\q when mothers were dashed to pieces with their children. \q It will be as Shalman destroyed Beth Arbel
\q2 on a day of battle,
\q when mothers were dashed to pieces
\q2 with their children.
\q \q
\v 15 So it will happen to you, Bethel, \v 15 So it will happen to you, Bethel,
\q because of your great wickedness. \q2 because of your great wickedness.
\q At dawn the king of Israel will be completely cut off." \q At dawn the king of Israel
\q2 will be completely cut off."
\s5 \s5
\c 11 \c 11
\m \m
\q \q
\v 1 "When Israel was a young man I loved him, \v 1 "When Israel was a young man I loved him,
\q and I called my son out of Egypt. \q2 and I called my son out of Egypt.
\q \q
\v 2 The more they were called, \v 2 The more they were called,
\q the more they went away from me. \q2 the more they went away from me.
\q They sacrificed to the Baals \q They sacrificed to the Baals
\q and burned incense to idols. \f + \ft Some ancient translations of the Hebrew text and most modern translations have \fqa they went away from me \fqa* . The copies of the ancient Hebrew text have \fqa they went away from them \fqa* . \f* \q2 and burned incense to idols. \f + \ft Some ancient translations of the Hebrew text and most modern translations have \fqa they went away from me \fqa* . The copies of the ancient Hebrew text have \fqa they went away from them \fqa* . \f*
\s5 \s5
\q \q
\v 3 Yet it was I who taught Ephraim to walk. \v 3 Yet it was I who taught Ephraim to walk.
\q It was I who lifted them up by their arms, \q It was I who lifted them up by their arms,
\q but they did not know that I healed them. \q2 but they did not know that I healed them.
\q \q
\v 4 I led them with cords of humanity, \v 4 I led them with cords of humanity,
\q with bands of love. \q2 with bands of love.
\q I was to them like someone who eased the yoke on their jaws, \q I was to them like someone who eased the yoke on their jaws,
\q and I bent down to them and fed them. \q2 and I bent down to them and fed them.
\s5 \s5
\q \q
\v 5 Will they not return to the land of Egypt? \v 5 Will they not return to the land of Egypt?
\q Will Assyria not rule over them \q Will Assyria not rule over them
\q because they refuse to return to me? \q2 because they refuse to return to me?
\q \q
\v 6 The sword will fall on their cities \v 6 The sword will fall on their cities
\q and destroy the bars of their gates; \q2 and destroy the bars of their gates;
\q it will destroy them \q it will destroy them
\q because of their own plans. \q2 because of their own plans.
\q \q
\v 7 My people are determined to turn away from me. \v 7 My people are determined
\q2 to turn away from me.
\q Though they call to the Most High, \q Though they call to the Most High,
\q no one will help them. \q2 no one will help them.
\s5 \s5
\q \q
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\q How can I make you like Admah? \q How can I make you like Admah?
\q How can I make you like Zeboyim? \q How can I make you like Zeboyim?
\q My heart has changed within me; \q My heart has changed within me;
\q all my compassions have been stirred up. \q2 all my compassions have been stirred up.
\q \q
\v 9 I will not execute my fierce anger; \v 9 I will not execute my fierce anger;
\q I will not again destroy Ephraim. \q2 I will not again destroy Ephraim.
\q For I am God \q For I am God
\q and not a man; \q2 and not a man;
\q I am the Holy One among you, \q I am the Holy One among you,
\q and I will not come in wrath. \q2 and I will not come in wrath.
\s5 \s5
\q \q
\v 10 They will follow Yahweh; \v 10 They will follow Yahweh;
\q and he will roar like a lion. \q2 and he will roar like a lion.
\q When he roars, \q When he roars,
\q his children will come trembling from the west. \q2 his children will come trembling from the west.
\q \q
\v 11 They will come trembling like a bird from Egypt, \v 11 They will come trembling
\q like a dove from the land of Assyria. \q2 like a bird from Egypt,
\q I will make them live in their homes—this is the declaration of Yahweh. \q2 like a dove from the land of Assyria.
\q I will make them live in their homes—
\q2this is the declaration of Yahweh.
\s5 \s5
\q \q
\v 12 Ephraim surrounds me with falsehood, \v 12 Ephraim surrounds me with falsehood,
\q and the house of Israel with deceit. \q2 and the house of Israel with deceit.
\q But Judah is still going about with God \q But Judah is still going about with God
\q and is faithful to the Holy One." \q2 and is faithful to the Holy One."
\s5 \s5
\c 12 \c 12
\q \q
\v 1 Ephraim feeds on the wind \v 1 Ephraim feeds on the wind
\q and follows after the east wind. \q2 and follows after the east wind.
\q He continually multiplies lies and violence. \q He continually multiplies lies and violence.
\q They make a covenant with Assyria \q They make a covenant with Assyria
\q and carry olive oil to Egypt. \q2 and carry olive oil to Egypt.
\q \q
\v 2 Yahweh also has a lawsuit against Judah \v 2 Yahweh also has a lawsuit against Judah
\q and will punish Jacob for what he has done; \q2 and will punish Jacob for what he has done;
\q he will repay him for his deeds. \q2 he will repay him for his deeds.
\s5 \s5
\q \q
\v 3 In the womb Jacob grasped his brother by the heel, \v 3 In the womb Jacob grasped his brother by the heel,
\q and in his manhood he struggled with God. \q2 and in his manhood he struggled with God.
\q \q
\v 4 He struggled with the angel and won. \v 4 He struggled with the angel and won.
\q He wept and begged for his favor. \q He wept and begged for his favor.
\q He met God at Bethel; \q He met God at Bethel;
\q there God spoke with him. \q2 there God spoke with him.
\s5 \s5
\q \q
\v 5 This is Yahweh, the God of hosts; \v 5 This is Yahweh, the God of hosts;
\q "Yahweh" is his name to be called on. \q2 "Yahweh" is his name to be called on.
\q \q
\v 6 So turn to your God. \v 6 So turn to your God.
\q Keep covenant faithfulness and justice, \q2 Keep covenant faithfulness and justice,
\q and wait continually for your God. \q2 and wait continually for your God.
\s5 \s5
\q \q
\v 7 The merchants have deceitful scales in their hands; \v 7 The merchants have deceitful scales in their hands;
\q they love to defraud. \q2 they love to defraud.
\q \q
\v 8 Ephraim said, "I have certainly become very rich; \v 8 Ephraim said,
\q I have found wealth for myself. \q2 "I have certainly become very rich;
\q In all my labors they will not find any iniquity in me, \q2 I have found wealth for myself.
\q anything that would be sin." \q In all my labors
\q2 they will not find any iniquity in me,
\q2 anything that would be sin."
\s5 \s5
\q \q
\v 9 "I am Yahweh your God from the land of Egypt. \v 9 "I am Yahweh your God
\q2 from the land of Egypt.
\q I will again make you live in tents, \q I will again make you live in tents,
\q as in the days of the appointed festival. \q2 as in the days of the appointed festival.
\q \q
\v 10 I spoke to the prophets, \v 10 I spoke to the prophets,
\q and I gave them many visions for you. \q2 and I gave them many visions for you.
\q By the hand of the prophets I gave parables." \q By the hand of the prophets
\q2 I gave parables."
\s5 \s5
\q \q
\v 11 If there is wickedness in Gilead, \v 11 If there is wickedness in Gilead,
\q surely the people are worthless. \q2 surely the people are worthless.
\q In Gilgal they sacrifice bulls; \q In Gilgal they sacrifice bulls;
\q their altars will be like heaps of stone in the furrows of the fields. \q2 their altars will be like heaps of stone
\q2 in the furrows of the fields.
\q \q
\v 12 Jacob fled to the land of Aram; \v 12 Jacob fled to the land of Aram;
\q Israel labored in order to get a wife; \q2 Israel labored in order to get a wife;
\q and he kept flocks of sheep to get a wife. \q2 and he kept flocks of sheep to get a wife.
\s5 \s5
\q \q
\v 13 Yahweh brought Israel out of Egypt by a prophet, \v 13 Yahweh brought Israel out of Egypt by a prophet,
\q and by a prophet he took care of them. \q2 and by a prophet he took care of them.
\q \q
\v 14 Ephraim has bitterly angered Yahweh. \v 14 Ephraim has bitterly angered Yahweh.
\q So his Lord will leave his blood on him \q So his Lord will leave his blood on him
\q and will turn back on him his disgrace. \q2 and will turn back on him his disgrace.
\s5 \s5
\c 13 \c 13
\m \m
\q \q
\v 1 "When Ephraim spoke, there was trembling. \v 1 "When Ephraim spoke,
\q2 there was trembling.
\q He exalted himself in Israel, \q He exalted himself in Israel,
\q but he became guilty because of Baal worship, and he died. \q2 but he became guilty
\q2 because of Baal worship, and he died.
\q \q
\v 2 Now they sin more and more. \v 2 Now they sin more and more.
\q They make cast metal figures from their silver, \q They make cast metal figures from their silver,
\q idols as skillfully worked as possible, \q2 idols as skillfully worked as possible,
\q all of them the work of the craftsmen. \q2 all of them the work of the craftsmen.
\q People say of them, \q People say of them,
\q 'These men who sacrifice kiss calves.' \q2 'These men who sacrifice kiss calves.'
\s5 \s5
\q \q
\v 3 So they will be like the morning clouds, \v 3 So they will be like the morning clouds,
\q like the dew that goes away early, \q2 like the dew that goes away early,
\q like the chaff that is driven by the wind away from a threshing floor, \q like the chaff that is driven by the wind
\q and like smoke out of a chimney. \q2 away from a threshing floor,
\q2 and like smoke out of a chimney.
\s5 \s5
\q \q
\v 4 But I am Yahweh your God from the land of Egypt. \v 4 But I am Yahweh your God
\q2 from the land of Egypt.
\q You must acknowledge no God but me; \q You must acknowledge no God but me;
\q you must acknowledge that besides me, there is no other Savior. \q2 you must acknowledge that besides me,
\q2 there is no other Savior.
\q \q
\v 5 I knew you in the wilderness, \v 5 I knew you in the wilderness,
\q in the land of great dryness. \q2 in the land of great dryness.
\q \q
\v 6 When you had pasture, then you became full; \v 6 When you had pasture,
\q and when you were filled, your heart became lifted up. \q2 then you became full;
\q and when you were filled,
\q2 your heart became lifted up.
\q For that reason you forgot me. \q For that reason you forgot me.
\s5 \s5
\q \q
\v 7 I will become like a lion to them; \v 7 I will become like a lion to them;
\q like a leopard I will watch along the path. \q2 like a leopard I will watch along the path.
\q \q
\v 8 I will attack them as a bear that is robbed of her cubs. \v 8 I will attack them as a bear
\q2 that is robbed of her cubs.
\q I will rip open their chests, \q I will rip open their chests,
\q and there I will devour them as a lion, \q2 and there I will devour them as a lion,
\q as a wild beast would tear them to pieces. \q2 as a wild beast would tear them to pieces.
\s5 \s5
\q \q
\v 9 I will destroy you, Israel; \v 9 I will destroy you, Israel;
\q who will be able to help you? \q2 who will be able to help you?
\q \q
\v 10 Where now is your king, \v 10 Where now is your king,
\q that he may save you in all your cities? \q2 that he may save you in all your cities?
\q Where are your rulers, about whom you said to me, \q Where are your rulers
\q 'Give me a king and princes'? \q2, about whom you said to me,
\q2 'Give me a king and princes'?
\q \q
\v 11 I gave you a king in my anger, \v 11 I gave you a king in my anger,
\q and I took him away in my wrath. \q2 and I took him away in my wrath.
\s5 \s5
\q \q
\v 12 Ephraim's iniquity has been bound up; \v 12 Ephraim's iniquity has been bound up;
\q his sin has been stored up. \q2 his sin has been stored up.
\q \q
\v 13 Pains of childbirth will come on him, \v 13 Pains of childbirth will come on him,
\q but he is not a wise son, \q2 but he is not a wise son,
\q for when it is time to be born, he does not come out of the womb. \q for when it is time to be born,
\q2 he does not come out of the womb.
\s5 \s5
\q \q
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\q Where, death, are your plagues? \q Where, death, are your plagues?
\q Where, Sheol, is your destruction? \q Where, Sheol, is your destruction?
\q Compassion is hidden from my eyes." \q Compassion is hidden from my eyes."
\s5 \s5
\q \q
\v 15 Though Ephraim is prosperous among his brothers, \v 15 Though Ephraim is prosperous among his brothers,
\q an east wind will come; \q2 an east wind will come;
\q the wind of Yahweh will blow in from the wilderness. \q the wind of Yahweh
\q2 will blow in from the wilderness.
\q Ephraim's spring will dry up, \q Ephraim's spring will dry up,
\q and his well will have no water. \q2 and his well will have no water.
\q His enemy will plunder his storehouse of every precious object. \q His enemy will plunder his storehouse
\q2 of every precious object.
\s5 \s5
\q \q
\v 16 Samaria will be guilty, \v 16 Samaria will be guilty,
\q for she has rebelled against her God. \q2 for she has rebelled against her God.
\q They will fall by the sword; \q They will fall by the sword;
\q their young children will be dashed to pieces, \q2 their young children will be dashed to pieces,
\q and their pregnant women will be ripped open. \q2 and their pregnant women will be ripped open.
\s5 \s5
\c 14 \c 14
\m \m
\q \q
\v 1 Israel, return to Yahweh your God, \v 1 Israel, return to Yahweh your God,
\q for you have stumbled because of your iniquity. \q2 for you have stumbled because of your iniquity.
\q \q
\v 2 Take with you words and return to Yahweh. \v 2 Take with you words and return to Yahweh.
\q Say to him, "Take away all our iniquity \q Say to him, "Take away all our iniquity
\q and accept what is good, \q2 and accept what is good,
\q so that we may offer to you the fruit of our lips. \f + \ft The phrase \fqa so that we may offer to you the fruit of our lips \fqa* represents the interpretation of some ancient translations of the Hebrew text. The copies of the ancient Hebrew text have \fqa so that we may offer bulls, our lips \fqa* . Some modern translations interpret this to mean, \fqa so that we may offer to you bulls, which we have promised to do \fqa* . \f* \q so that we may offer to you
\q2 the fruit of our lips. \f + \ft The phrase \fqa so that we may offer to you the fruit of our lips \fqa* represents the interpretation of some ancient translations of the Hebrew text. The copies of the ancient Hebrew text have \fqa so that we may offer bulls, our lips \fqa* . Some modern translations interpret this to mean, \fqa so that we may offer to you bulls, which we have promised to do \fqa* . \f*
\s5 \s5
\q \q
\v 3 Assyria will not save us; \v 3 Assyria will not save us;
\q we will not ride on horses to war. \q2 we will not ride on horses to war.
\q Neither will we say anymore to the work of our hands, \q Neither will we say anymore
\q 'You are our gods,' \q2 to the work of our hands,
\q for in you the orphan finds compassion." \q2 'You are our gods,'
\q2 for in you the orphan finds compassion."
\s5 \s5
\q \q
\v 4 "I will heal their apostasy; \v 4 "I will heal their apostasy;
\q I will love them freely, \q2 I will love them freely,
\q for my anger has turned away from him. \q for my anger has turned away from him.
\q \q
\v 5 I will be like the dew to Israel; \v 5 I will be like the dew to Israel;
\q he will blossom like the lily \q2 he will blossom like the lily
\q and take root like a cedar in Lebanon. \q2 and take root like a cedar in Lebanon.
\q \q
\v 6 His branches will spread out; \v 6 His branches will spread out;
\q his beauty will be like the olive trees, \q2 his beauty will be like the olive trees,
\q and his fragrance like the cedars in Lebanon. \q2 and his fragrance like the cedars in Lebanon.
\s5 \s5
\q \q
\v 7 The people who live in his shade will return; \v 7 The people who live in his shade will return;
\q they will revive like grain \q2 they will revive like grain
\q and blossom like vines. \q2 and blossom like vines.
\q His fame will be like the wine of Lebanon. \q His fame will be like the wine of Lebanon.
\q \q
\v 8 Ephraim, what more have I to do with idols? \v 8 Ephraim, what more have I to do with idols?
\q I will answer him and care for him. \q I will answer him and care for him.
\q I am like a cypress whose leaves are always green; \q I am like a cypress
\q from me comes your fruit." \q2 whose leaves are always green;
\q2 from me comes your fruit."
\s5 \s5
\q \q
\v 9 Who is wise that he may understand these things? \v 9 Who is wise
\q Who understands these things so that he may know them? \q2 that he may understand these things?
\q Who understands these things
\q2 so that he may know them?
\q For the ways of Yahweh are right, \q For the ways of Yahweh are right,
\q and the righteous will walk in them, \q2 and the righteous will walk in them,
\q but the rebellious will stumble in them. \q2 but the rebellious will stumble in them.