Hosea 13:11 kjv — I gave thee a king in mine anger, and took him away in my wrath.

King James Version

"I gave thee a king in mine anger, and took him away in my wrath."

— Hosea 13:11, King James Version

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Hosea 13 — Context

8

I will meet them as a bear that is bereaved of her whelps, and will rend the caul of their heart, and there will I devour them like a lion: the wild beast shall tear them.

9

O Israel, thou hast destroyed thyself; but in me is thine help.

10

I will be thy king: where is any other that may save thee in all thy cities? and thy judges of whom thou saidst, Give me a king and princes?

11

I gave thee a king in mine anger, and took him away in my wrath.

12

The iniquity of Ephraim is bound up; his sin is hid.

13

The sorrows of a travailing woman shall come upon him: he is an unwise son; for he should not stay long in the place of the breaking forth of children.

14

I will ransom them from the power of the grave; I will redeem them from death: O death, I will be thy plagues; O grave, I will be thy destruction: repentance shall be hid from mine eyes.

Hosea 13:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hosea 13:11 say?
Hosea 13:11 in the King James Version reads: “I gave thee a king in mine anger, and took him away in my wrath.”
Where is Hosea 13:11 in the Bible?
Hosea 13:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Hosea, chapter 13, verse 11.
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 13:11.
What translation should I read Hosea 13:11 in?
Hosea 13:11 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 13:11?
Hosea 13:11 reads (KJV): “I gave thee a king in mine anger, and took him away in my wrath.” 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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