Hosea 12:7 web — A merchant has dishonest scales in his hand. He loves to defraud.

World English Bible

"A merchant has dishonest scales in his hand. He loves to defraud."

— Hosea 12:7, World English Bible

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Hosea 12 — Context

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Indeed, he struggled with the angel, and prevailed; he wept, and made supplication to him. He found him at Bethel, and there he spoke with us,

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even Yahweh, the God of Armies; Yahweh is his name of renown!

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Therefore turn to your God. Keep kindness and justice, and wait continually for your God.

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A merchant has dishonest scales in his hand. He loves to defraud.

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Ephraim said, "Surely I have become rich, I have found myself wealth. In all my wealth they won't find in me any iniquity that is sin."

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"But I am Yahweh your God from the land of Egypt. I will yet again make you dwell in tents, as in the days of the solemn feast.

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I have also spoken to the prophets, and I have multiplied visions; and by the ministry of the prophets I have used parables.

Hosea 12:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hosea 12:7 say?
Hosea 12:7 in the World English Bible reads: “A merchant has dishonest scales in his hand. He loves to defraud.”
Where is Hosea 12:7 in the Bible?
Hosea 12:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Hosea, chapter 12, verse 7.
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 12:7.
What translation should I read Hosea 12:7 in?
Hosea 12:7 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 12:7?
Hosea 12:7 reads (WEB): “A merchant has dishonest scales in his hand. He loves to defraud.” 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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