Hosea 11:3 nasb — Yet it is I who taught Ephraim to walk, I took them in My arms; But they did not know that I healed them.

NASB

"Yet it is I who taught Ephraim to walk, I took them in My arms; But they did not know that I healed them."

— Hosea 11:3, NASB

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Hosea 11 — Context

1

When Israel was a youth I loved him, And out of Egypt I called My son.

2

The more they called them, The more they went from them; They kept sacrificing to the Baals And burning incense to idols.

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Yet it is I who taught Ephraim to walk, I took them in My arms; But they did not know that I healed them.

4

I led them with cords of a man, with bonds of love, And I became to them as one who lifts the yoke from their jaws; And I bent down and fed them.

5

They will not return to the land of Egypt; But Assyria--he will be their king Because they refused to return to Me.

6

The sword will whirl against their cities, And will demolish their gate bars And consume them because of their counsels.

Hosea 11:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hosea 11:3 say?
Hosea 11:3 in the NASB reads: “Yet it is I who taught Ephraim to walk, I took them in My arms; But they did not know that I healed them.”
Where is Hosea 11:3 in the Bible?
Hosea 11:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Hosea, chapter 11, verse 3.
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 11:3.
What translation should I read Hosea 11:3 in?
Hosea 11:3 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 11:3?
Hosea 11:3 reads (NASB): “Yet it is I who taught Ephraim to walk, I took them in My arms; But they did not know that I healed them.” 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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