NET Bible
"My people are obsessed with turning away from me; they call to Baal, but he will never exalt them!"
— Hosea 11:7, NET Bible
“And my people are bent to backsliding from me: though they called them to the most High, none at all would exalt him.”
“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. ”
“My people are determined to turn from me. Though they call to the Most High, he certainly won't exalt them.”
“And my people shall long for my return: but a yoke shall be put upon them together, which shall not be taken off.”
“My people are given up to sinning against me; though their voice goes up on high, no one will be lifting them up.”
“And my people are bent to backsliding from me: though they called them to the most High, none at all would exalt him.”
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!
God Will Restore the Exiles to Israel He will roar like a lion, and they will follow the LORD; when he roars, his children will come trembling from the west.