Hosea 11:9 nasb — I will not execute My fierce anger; I will not destroy Ephraim again. For I am God and not man, the Holy One in your mi…

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"I will not execute My fierce anger; I will not destroy Ephraim again. For I am God and not man, the Holy One in your midst, And I will not come in wrath."

— Hosea 11:9, NASB

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Hosea 11 — Context

6

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

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So My people are bent on turning from Me. Though they call them to the One on high, None at all exalts Him.

8

How can I give you up, O Ephraim? How can I surrender you, O Israel? How can I make you like Admah? How can I treat you like Zeboiim? My heart is turned over within Me, All My compassions are kindled.

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I will not execute My fierce anger; I will not destroy Ephraim again. For I am God and not man, the Holy One in your midst, And I will not come in wrath.

10

They will walk after the LORD, He will roar like a lion; Indeed He will roar And His sons will come trembling from the west.

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They will come trembling like birds from Egypt And like doves from the land of Assyria; And I will settle them in their houses, declares the LORD.

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Ephraim surrounds Me with lies And the house of Israel with deceit; Judah is also unruly against God, Even against the Holy One who is faithful.

Hosea 11:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hosea 11:9 say?
Hosea 11:9 in the NASB reads: “I will not execute My fierce anger; I will not destroy Ephraim again. For I am God and not man, the Holy One in your midst, And I will not come in wrath.”
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 (NASB): “I will not execute My fierce anger; I will not destroy Ephraim again. For I am God and not man, the Holy One in your midst, And I will not come in wrath.” 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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