Hosea 12:2 cpdv — Therefore, the judgment of the Lord is with Judah and a visitation is upon Jacob. He will repay him according to his wa…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Therefore, the judgment of the Lord is with Judah and a visitation is upon Jacob. He will repay him according to his ways and according to his inventions. "

— Hosea 12:2, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Hosea 12 — Context

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Ephraim feeds on wind and follows burning heat; all day long he multiplies lies and desolation. And he has entered into a pact with the Assyrians, and he has carried oil into Egypt.

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Therefore, the judgment of the Lord is with Judah and a visitation is upon Jacob. He will repay him according to his ways and according to his inventions.

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In the womb, he supplanted his brother; for in his good fortune, he had been guided by an angel.

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And he prevailed over an angel, for he had been strengthened. He wept and petitioned him. He found him in Bethel, and there he has spoken to us.

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And the Lord God of hosts, the Lord is his memorial.

Hosea 12:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hosea 12:2 say?
Hosea 12:2 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Therefore, the judgment of the Lord is with Judah and a visitation is upon Jacob. He will repay him according to his ways and according to his inventions. ”
Where is Hosea 12:2 in the Bible?
Hosea 12:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Hosea, chapter 12, verse 2.
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 12:2.
What translation should I read Hosea 12:2 in?
Hosea 12:2 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 12:2?
Hosea 12:2 reads (CPDV): “Therefore, the judgment of the Lord is with Judah and a visitation is upon Jacob. He will repay him according to his ways and according to his inventions. ” 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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