Hosea 10:10 net — When I please, I will discipline them; I will gather nations together to attack them, to bind them in chains for their…

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"When I please, I will discipline them; I will gather nations together to attack them, to bind them in chains for their two sins."

— Hosea 10:10, NET Bible

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Hosea 10 — Context

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Samaria and its king will be carried off like a twig on the surface of the waters.

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The high places of the“House of Wickedness” will be destroyed; it is the place where Israel sins. Thorns and thistles will grow up over its altars. Then they will say to the mountains,“Cover us!” and to the hills,“Fall on us!”

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Failure to Learn from the Sin and Judgment of Gibeah O Israel, you have sinned since the time of Gibeah, and there you have remained. Did not war overtake the evildoers in Gibeah?

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When I please, I will discipline them; I will gather nations together to attack them, to bind them in chains for their two sins.

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Fertility Imagery: Plowing, Sowing, and Reaping Ephraim was a well-trained heifer who loved to thresh grain; I myself put a fine yoke on her neck. I will harness Ephraim. Let Judah plow! Let Jacob break up the unplowed ground for himself!

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Sow righteousness for yourselves, reap unfailing love. Break up the unplowed ground for yourselves, for it is time to seek the LORD, until he comes and showers deliverance on you.

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But you have plowed wickedness; you have reaped injustice; you have eaten the fruit of deception. Because you have depended on your chariots; you have relied on your many warriors.

Hosea 10:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hosea 10:10 say?
Hosea 10:10 in the NET Bible reads: “When I please, I will discipline them; I will gather nations together to attack them, to bind them in chains for their two sins.”
Where is Hosea 10:10 in the Bible?
Hosea 10:10 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Hosea, chapter 10, verse 10.
Who wrote Hosea?
Hosea is traditionally attributed to Hosea son of Beeri. It was written c. 755–710 BC.
What is the book of Hosea about?
Hosea is commanded to marry an unfaithful woman as a living picture of God's steadfast love for an unfaithful Israel. Through heartbreak and pursuit, he proclaims that the LORD will not give up on his people even when they have given up on him.
What are the major themes of Hosea?
Hosea explores themes including Steadfast Love, Idolatry as Adultery, Pursuit, Repentance, Restoration. These themes shape the meaning and context of Hosea 10:10.
What translation should I read Hosea 10:10 in?
Hosea 10:10 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Hosea 10:10?
Hosea 10:10 reads (NET): “When I please, I will discipline them; I will gather nations together to attack them, to bind them in chains for their two sins.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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