Hosea 13:6 bbe — When I gave them food they were full, and their hearts were full of pride, and they did not keep me in mind.

Bible in Basic English

"When I gave them food they were full, and their hearts were full of pride, and they did not keep me in mind."

— Hosea 13:6, Bible in Basic English

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Hosea 13 — Context

3

So they will be like the morning cloud, like the dew which goes early away, like the dust of the grain which the wind is driving out of the crushing-floor, like smoke going up from the fireplace.

4

But I am the Lord your God, from the land of Egypt; you have knowledge of no other God and there is no saviour but me.

5

I had knowledge of you in the waste land where no water was.

6

When I gave them food they were full, and their hearts were full of pride, and they did not keep me in mind.

7

So I will be like a lion to them; as a cruel beast I will keep watch by the road;

8

I will come face to face with them like a bear whose young ones have been taken from her, and their inmost hearts will be broken; there the dogs will make a meal of them; they will be wounded by the beasts of the field.

9

I have sent destruction on you, O Israel; who will be your helper?

Hosea 13:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hosea 13:6 say?
Hosea 13:6 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “When I gave them food they were full, and their hearts were full of pride, and they did not keep me in mind.”
Where is Hosea 13:6 in the Bible?
Hosea 13:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Hosea, chapter 13, verse 6.
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 13:6.
What translation should I read Hosea 13:6 in?
Hosea 13:6 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 13:6?
Hosea 13:6 reads (BBE): “When I gave them food they were full, and their hearts were full of pride, and they did not keep me in mind.” 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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