Hosea 13:4 web — "Yet I am Yahweh your God from the land of Egypt; and you shall acknowledge no god but me, and besides me there is no s…

World English Bible

""Yet I am Yahweh your God from the land of Egypt; and you shall acknowledge no god but me, and besides me there is no savior."

— Hosea 13:4, World English Bible

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Hosea 13 — Context

1

When Ephraim spoke, there was trembling. He exalted himself in Israel, but when he became guilty in Baal, he died.

2

Now they sin more and more, and have made themselves molten images of their silver, even idols according to their own understanding, all of them the work of the craftsmen. They say of them, 'They offer human sacrifice and kiss the calves.'

3

Therefore they will be like the morning mist, and like the dew that passes away early, like the chaff that is driven with the whirlwind out of the threshing floor, and like the smoke out of the chimney.

4

"Yet I am Yahweh your God from the land of Egypt; and you shall acknowledge no god but me, and besides me there is no savior.

5

I knew you in the wilderness, in the land of great drought.

6

According to their pasture, so were they filled; they were filled, and their heart was exalted. Therefore they have forgotten me.

7

Therefore I am like a lion to them. Like a leopard, I will lurk by the path.

Hosea 13:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hosea 13:4 say?
Hosea 13:4 in the World English Bible reads: “"Yet I am Yahweh your God from the land of Egypt; and you shall acknowledge no god but me, and besides me there is no savior.”
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 (WEB): “"Yet I am Yahweh your God from the land of Egypt; and you shall acknowledge no god but me, and besides me there is no savior.” 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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