Hosea 13:4 cpdv — But I am the Lord your God from the land of Egypt, and you will not know God apart from me, and there is no Savior exce…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"But I am the Lord your God from the land of Egypt, and you will not know God apart from me, and there is no Savior except me. "

— Hosea 13:4, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Hosea 13 — Context

1

While Ephraim was speaking, a horror entered Israel, and he offended by Baal, and he died.

2

And now they add that they will be sinning more. And they have made themselves an image cast from their silver, just like the image of idols; but the whole thing has been made by craftsmen. These say to them, “Sacrifice men, you who adore calves.”

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For this reason, they will be like the morning clouds, and like the morning dew that passes away, just like the dust that is driven by a whirlwind away from the threshing floor, and like the smoke from a chimney.

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But I am the Lord your God from the land of Egypt, and you will not know God apart from me, and there is no Savior except me.

5

I knew you in the desert, in the land of solitude.

6

According to their pastures, they have been filled up and have been satisfied. And they have lifted up their heart, and they have forgotten me.

7

And I will be to them like a lioness, like a leopard in the way of the Assyrians.

Hosea 13:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hosea 13:4 say?
Hosea 13:4 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “But I am the Lord your God from the land of Egypt, and you will not know God apart from me, and there is no Savior except me. ”
Where is Hosea 13:4 in the Bible?
Hosea 13:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Hosea, chapter 13, verse 4.
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 13:4.
What translation should I read Hosea 13:4 in?
Hosea 13:4 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 13:4?
Hosea 13:4 reads (CPDV): “But I am the Lord your God from the land of Egypt, and you will not know God apart from me, and there is no Savior except me. ” 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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