Hosea 13:13 net — The labor pains of a woman will overtake him, but the baby will lack wisdom; when the time arrives, he will not come ou…

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"The labor pains of a woman will overtake him, but the baby will lack wisdom; when the time arrives, he will not come out of the womb!"

— Hosea 13:13, NET Bible

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Hosea 13 — Context

10

Where then is your king, that he may save you in all your cities? Where are your rulers for whom you asked, saying,“Give me a king and princes”?

11

I granted you a king in my anger, and I will take him away in my wrath!

12

Israel’s Punishment Will Not Be Withheld Much Longer The punishment of Ephraim has been decreed; his punishment is being stored up for the future.

13

The labor pains of a woman will overtake him, but the baby will lack wisdom; when the time arrives, he will not come out of the womb!

14

The Lord Will Not Relent from the Threatened Judgment Will I deliver them from the power of Sheol? No, I will not! Will I redeem them from death? No, I will not! O Death, bring on your plagues! O Sheol, bring on your destruction! My eyes will not show any compassion!

15

The Capital of the Northern Empire Will Be Destroyed Even though he flourishes like a reed plant, a scorching east wind will come, a wind from the LORD rising up from the desert. As a result, his spring will dry up; his well will become dry. That wind will spoil all his delightful foods in the containers in his storehouse.

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(14:1) Samaria will be held guilty, because she rebelled against her God. They will fall by the sword, their infants will be dashed to the ground– their pregnant women will be ripped open.

Hosea 13:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hosea 13:13 say?
Hosea 13:13 in the NET Bible reads: “The labor pains of a woman will overtake him, but the baby will lack wisdom; when the time arrives, he will not come out of the womb!”
Where is Hosea 13:13 in the Bible?
Hosea 13:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Hosea, chapter 13, verse 13.
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 13:13.
What translation should I read Hosea 13:13 in?
Hosea 13:13 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 13:13?
Hosea 13:13 reads (NET): “The labor pains of a woman will overtake him, but the baby will lack wisdom; when the time arrives, he will not come out of the womb!” 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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