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Hosea 13:1 bbe — When the words of my law came from Ephraim, he was lifted up in Israel; but when he did evil through the Baal, death ov…

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"When the words of my law came from Ephraim, he was lifted up in Israel; but when he did evil through the Baal, death overtook him."

— Hosea 13:1, Bible in Basic English

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Hosea 13 — Context

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When the words of my law came from Ephraim, he was lifted up in Israel; but when he did evil through the Baal, death overtook him.

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And now their sins are increased; they have made themselves a metal image, false gods from their silver, after their designs, all of them the work of the metal-workers; they say of them, Let them give offerings, let men give kisses to the oxen.

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So they will be like the morning cloud, like the dew which goes early away, like the dust of the grain which the wind is driving out of the crushing-floor, like smoke going up from the fireplace.

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But I am the Lord your God, from the land of Egypt; you have knowledge of no other God and there is no saviour but me.

Hosea 13:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hosea 13:1 say?
Hosea 13:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “When the words of my law came from Ephraim, he was lifted up in Israel; but when he did evil through the Baal, death overtook him.”
Where is Hosea 13:1 in the Bible?
Hosea 13:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Hosea, chapter 13, verse 1.
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 13:1.
What translation should I read Hosea 13:1 in?
Hosea 13:1 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 13:1?
Hosea 13:1 reads (BBE): “When the words of my law came from Ephraim, he was lifted up in Israel; but when he did evil through the Baal, death overtook him.” 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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