Hosea 12:8 asv — And Ephraim said, Surely I am become rich, I have found me wealth: in all my labors they shall find in me no iniquity t…

American Standard Version

"And Ephraim said, Surely I am become rich, I have found me wealth: in all my labors they shall find in me no iniquity that were sin. "

— Hosea 12:8, American Standard Version

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Hosea 12 — Context

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even Jehovah, the God of hosts; Jehovah is his memorial name.

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Therefore turn thou to thy God: keep kindness and justice, and wait for thy God continually.

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He isa trafficker, the balances of deceit are in his hand: he loveth to oppress.

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And Ephraim said, Surely I am become rich, I have found me wealth: in all my labors they shall find in me no iniquity that were sin.

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But I am Jehovah thy God from the land of Egypt; I will yet again make thee to dwell in tents, as in the days of the solemn feast.

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

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Is Gilead iniquity? they are altogether false; in Gilgal they sacrifice bullocks; yea, their altars are as heaps in the furrows of the field.

Hosea 12:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hosea 12:8 say?
Hosea 12:8 in the American Standard Version reads: “And Ephraim said, Surely I am become rich, I have found me wealth: in all my labors they shall find in me no iniquity that were sin. ”
Where is Hosea 12:8 in the Bible?
Hosea 12:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Hosea, chapter 12, verse 8.
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 12:8.
What translation should I read Hosea 12:8 in?
Hosea 12:8 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 12:8?
Hosea 12:8 reads (ASV): “And Ephraim said, Surely I am become rich, I have found me wealth: in all my labors they shall find in me no iniquity that were sin. ” 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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