Hosea 13:3 nasb — Therefore they will be like the morning cloud And like dew which soon disappears, Like chaff which is blown away from t…

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"Therefore they will be like the morning cloud And like dew which soon disappears, Like chaff which is blown away from the threshing floor And like smoke from a chimney."

— Hosea 13:3, NASB

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Hosea 13 — Context

1

When Ephraim spoke, there was trembling. He exalted himself in Israel, But through Baal he did wrong and died.

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And now they sin more and more, And make for themselves molten images, Idols skillfully made from their silver, All of them the work of craftsmen. They say of them, "Let the men who sacrifice kiss the calves!"

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Therefore they will be like the morning cloud And like dew which soon disappears, Like chaff which is blown away from the threshing floor And like smoke from a chimney.

4

Yet I have been the LORD your God Since the land of Egypt; And you were not to know any god except Me, For there is no savior besides Me.

5

I cared for you in the wilderness, In the land of drought.

6

As they had their pasture, they became satisfied, And being satisfied, their heart became proud; Therefore they forgot Me.

Hosea 13:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hosea 13:3 say?
Hosea 13:3 in the NASB reads: “Therefore they will be like the morning cloud And like dew which soon disappears, Like chaff which is blown away from the threshing floor And like smoke from a chimney.”
Where is Hosea 13:3 in the Bible?
Hosea 13:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Hosea, chapter 13, verse 3.
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 13:3.
What translation should I read Hosea 13:3 in?
Hosea 13:3 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 13:3?
Hosea 13:3 reads (NASB): “Therefore they will be like the morning cloud And like dew which soon disappears, Like chaff which is blown away from the threshing floor And like smoke from a chimney.” 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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