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Hosea 11:1 net — Reversal of the Exodus: Return to Egypt and Exile in Assyria When Israel was a young man, I loved him like a son, and I…

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"Reversal of the Exodus: Return to Egypt and Exile in Assyria When Israel was a young man, I loved him like a son, and I summoned my son out of Egypt."

— Hosea 11:1, NET Bible

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Hosea 11 — Context

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Reversal of the Exodus: Return to Egypt and Exile in Assyria When Israel was a young man, I loved him like a son, and I summoned my son out of Egypt.

2

But the more I summoned them, the farther they departed from me. They sacrificed to the Baal idols and burned incense to images.

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Yet it was I who led Ephraim, I took them by the arm; but they did not acknowledge that I had healed them.

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I led them with leather cords, with leather ropes; I lifted the yoke from their neck, and gently fed them.

Hosea 11:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hosea 11:1 say?
Hosea 11:1 in the NET Bible reads: “Reversal of the Exodus: Return to Egypt and Exile in Assyria When Israel was a young man, I loved him like a son, and I summoned my son out of Egypt.”
Where is Hosea 11:1 in the Bible?
Hosea 11:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Hosea, chapter 11, verse 1.
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 11:1.
What translation should I read Hosea 11:1 in?
Hosea 11:1 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 11:1?
Hosea 11:1 reads (NET): “Reversal of the Exodus: Return to Egypt and Exile in Assyria When Israel was a young man, I loved him like a son, and I summoned my son out of Egypt.” 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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