NET Bible
"A sword will flash in their cities, it will destroy the bars of their city gates, and will devour them in their fortresses."
— Hosea 11:6, NET Bible
“And the sword shall abide on his cities, and shall consume his branches, and devour them, because of their own counsels.”
“And the sword shall fall upon their cities, and shall consume their bars, and devour them, because of their own counsels. ”
“The sword will fall on their cities, and will destroy the bars of their gates, and will put an end to their plans.”
“The sword hath begun in his cities, and it shall consume his chosen men, and shall devour their heads.”
“And the sword will go through his towns, wasting his children and causing destruction because of their evil designs.”
“And the sword shall abide on his cities, and shall consume his branches, and devour them, because of their own counsels.”
Yet it was I who led Ephraim, I took them by the arm; but they did not acknowledge that I had healed them.
I led them with leather cords, with leather ropes; I lifted the yoke from their neck, and gently fed them.
They will return to Egypt! Assyria will rule over them because they refuse to repent!
A sword will flash in their cities, it will destroy the bars of their city gates, and will devour them in their fortresses.
My people are obsessed with turning away from me; they call to Baal, but he will never exalt them!
The Divine Dilemma: Judgment or Mercy? How can I give you up, O Ephraim? How can I surrender you, O Israel? How can I treat you like Admah? How can I make you like Zeboiim? I have had a change of heart! All my tender compassions are aroused!
I cannot carry out my fierce anger! I cannot totally destroy Ephraim! Because I am God, and not man– the Holy One among you– I will not come in wrath!