Hosea 12:9 net — “I am the LORD your God who brought you out of Egypt; I will make you live in tents again as in the days of old.

NET Bible

"“I am the LORD your God who brought you out of Egypt; I will make you live in tents again as in the days of old."

— Hosea 12:9, NET Bible

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Hosea 12 — Context

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But you must return to your God, by maintaining love and justice, and by waiting for your God to return to you.

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The Lord Refutes Israel’s False Claim of Innocence The businessmen love to cheat; they use dishonest scales.

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Ephraim boasts,“I am very rich! I have become wealthy! In all that I have done to gain my wealth, no one can accuse me of any offense that is actually sinful.”

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“I am the LORD your God who brought you out of Egypt; I will make you live in tents again as in the days of old.

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I spoke to the prophets; I myself revealed many visions; I spoke in parables through the prophets.”

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Is there idolatry in Gilead? Certainly its inhabitants will come to nothing! Do they sacrifice bulls in Gilgal? Surely their altars will be like stones heaped up on a plowed field!

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Jacob in Aram, Israel in Egypt, and Ephraim in Trouble Jacob fled to the country of Aram, then Israel worked to acquire a wife; he tended sheep to pay for her.

Hosea 12:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hosea 12:9 say?
Hosea 12:9 in the NET Bible reads: ““I am the LORD your God who brought you out of Egypt; I will make you live in tents again as in the days of old.”
Where is Hosea 12:9 in the Bible?
Hosea 12:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Hosea, chapter 12, 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 12:9.
What translation should I read Hosea 12:9 in?
Hosea 12:9 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 12:9?
Hosea 12:9 reads (NET): ““I am the LORD your God who brought you out of Egypt; I will make you live in tents again as in the days of old.” 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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