Hosea 12:12 bbe — And Jacob went in flight into the field of Aram, and Israel became a servant for a wife, and for a wife he kept sheep.

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"And Jacob went in flight into the field of Aram, and Israel became a servant for a wife, and for a wife he kept sheep."

— Hosea 12:12, Bible in Basic English

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Hosea 12:12 in Other Translations

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KJV
“And Jacob fled into the country of Syria, and Israel served for a wife, and for a wife he kept sheep.”
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WEB
“Jacob fled into the country of Aram, and Israel served to get a wife, and for a wife he tended flocks and herds.”
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Hosea 12 — Context

But I am the Lord your God from the land of Egypt; I will give you tents for your living-places again as in the days of the holy meeting.

My word came to the ears of the prophets and I gave them visions in great number, and by the mouths of the prophets I made use of comparisons.

In Gilead there is evil. They are quite without value; in Gilgal they make offerings of oxen; truly their altars are like masses of stones in the hollows of a ploughed field.

And Jacob went in flight into the field of Aram, and Israel became a servant for a wife, and for a wife he kept sheep.

And by a prophet the Lord made Israel come up out of Egypt, and by a prophet he was kept safe.

I have been bitterly moved to wrath by Ephraim; so that his blood will be on him, and the Lord will make his shame come back on him.

Hosea 12:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hosea 12:12 say?

Hosea 12:12 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And Jacob went in flight into the field of Aram, and Israel became a servant for a wife, and for a wife he kept sheep.”

Where is Hosea 12:12 in the Bible?

Hosea 12:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Hosea, chapter 12, verse 12.

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 12:12.

What translation should I read Hosea 12:12 in?

Hosea 12:12 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 12:12?

Hosea 12:12 reads (BBE): “And Jacob went in flight into the field of Aram, and Israel became a servant for a wife, and for a wife he kept sheep.” 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.

Hosea 12:12 bbe — And Jacob went in flight into the field of Aram, and Israel became a servant for a wife, and for a wife he kept sheep.

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