11:1 When Israel was a child, then I loved him, and called my son out of Egypt.
The ASV Book of Hosea , Chapter 11 , Verse 1 , When Israel was a child, then I loved him, and called my son out of Egypt.
11:2 The more `the prophets' called them, the more they went from them: they sacrificed unto the Baalim, and burned incense to graven images.
The ASV Book of Hosea , Chapter 11 , Verse 2 , The more `the prophets' called them, the more they went from them: they sacrificed unto the Baalim, and burned incense to graven images.
11:3 Yet I taught Ephraim to walk; I took them on my arms; but they knew not that I healed them.
The ASV Book of Hosea , Chapter 11 , Verse 3 , Yet I taught Ephraim to walk; I took them on my arms; but they knew not that I healed them.
11:4 I drew them with cords of a man, with bands of love; and I was to them as they that lift up the yoke on their jaws; and I laid food before them.
The ASV Book of Hosea , Chapter 11 , Verse 4 , I drew them with cords of a man, with bands of love; and I was to them as they that lift up the yoke on their jaws; and I laid food before them.
11:5 They shall not return into the land of Egypt; but the Assyrian shall be their king, because they refused to return `to me'.
The ASV Book of Hosea , Chapter 11 , Verse 5 , They shall not return into the land of Egypt; but the Assyrian shall be their king, because they refused to return `to me'.
11:6 And the sword shall fall upon their cities, and shall consume their bars, and devour `them', because of their own counsels.
The ASV Book of Hosea , Chapter 11 , Verse 6 , And the sword shall fall upon their cities, and shall consume their bars, and devour `them', because of their own counsels.
11:7 And my people are bent on backsliding from me: though they call them to `him that is' on high, none at all will exalt `him'.
The ASV Book of Hosea , Chapter 11 , Verse 7 , And my people are bent on backsliding from me: though they call them to `him that is' on high, none at all will exalt `him'.
11:8 How shall I give thee up, Ephraim? `how' shall I cast thee off, Israel? how shall I make thee as Admah? `how' shall I set thee as Zeboiim? my heart is turned within me, my compassions are kindled together.
The ASV Book of Hosea , Chapter 11 , Verse 8 , How shall I give thee up, Ephraim? `how' shall I cast thee off, Israel? how shall I make thee as Admah? `how' shall I set thee as Zeboiim? my heart is turned within me, my compassions are kindled together.
11:9 I will not execute the fierceness of mine anger, I will not return to destroy Ephraim: for I am God, and not man; the Holy One in the midst of thee; and I will not come in wrath.
The ASV Book of Hosea , Chapter 11 , Verse 9 , I will not execute the fierceness of mine anger, I will not return to destroy Ephraim: for I am God, and not man; the Holy One in the midst of thee; and I will not come in wrath.
11:10 They shall walk after Jehovah, who will roar like a lion; for he will roar, and the children shall come trembling from the west.
The ASV Book of Hosea , Chapter 11 , Verse 10 , They shall walk after Jehovah, who will roar like a lion; for he will roar, and the children shall come trembling from the west.
11:11 They shall come trembling as a bird out of Egypt, and as a dove out of the land of Assyria; and I will make them to dwell in their houses, saith Jehovah.
The ASV Book of Hosea , Chapter 11 , Verse 11 , They shall come trembling as a bird out of Egypt, and as a dove out of the land of Assyria; and I will make them to dwell in their houses, saith Jehovah.
11:12 Ephraim compasseth me about with falsehood, and the house of Israel with deceit; but Judah yet ruleth with God, and is faithful with the Holy One.
The ASV Book of Hosea , Chapter 11 , Verse 12 , Ephraim compasseth me about with falsehood, and the house of Israel with deceit; but Judah yet ruleth with God, and is faithful with the Holy One.
