Hosea 11:9 cpdv — I will not act on the fury of my wrath. I will not turn back to utterly destroy Ephraim. For I am God, and not man, the…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"I will not act on the fury of my wrath. I will not turn back to utterly destroy Ephraim. For I am God, and not man, the Divine in your midst, and I will not advance upon the city. "

— Hosea 11:9, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Hosea 11 — Context

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The sword has begun in his cities, and it will consume his elect and devour their heads.

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And my people will long for my return. But a yoke will be imposed on them together, which will not be taken away.

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How will I provide for you, Ephraim; how will I protect you, Israel? How will I provide for you as for Adam; will I set you like Zeboiim? My heart has changed within me; together with my regret, it has been stirred up.

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I will not act on the fury of my wrath. I will not turn back to utterly destroy Ephraim. For I am God, and not man, the Divine in your midst, and I will not advance upon the city.

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They will walk after the Lord; he will roar like a lion. For he himself will roar, and the sons of the sea will dread.

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And they will fly like a bird out of Egypt, and like a dove from the land of the Assyrians. And I will arrange them in their own houses, says the Lord.

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Ephraim has besieged me with denials, and the house of Israel with deceit. But Judah went down as a witness before God and the holy ones of faith.

Hosea 11:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hosea 11:9 say?
Hosea 11:9 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “I will not act on the fury of my wrath. I will not turn back to utterly destroy Ephraim. For I am God, and not man, the Divine in your midst, and I will not advance upon the city. ”
Where is Hosea 11:9 in the Bible?
Hosea 11:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Hosea, chapter 11, verse 9.
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 11:9.
What translation should I read Hosea 11:9 in?
Hosea 11:9 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 11:9?
Hosea 11:9 reads (CPDV): “I will not act on the fury of my wrath. I will not turn back to utterly destroy Ephraim. For I am God, and not man, the Divine in your midst, and I will not advance upon the city. ” 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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