Hosea 13:7 asv — Therefore am I unto them as a lion; as a leopard will I watch by the way;

American Standard Version

"Therefore am I unto them as a lion; as a leopard will I watch by the way; "

— Hosea 13:7, American Standard Version

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Hosea 13 — Context

4

Yet I am Jehovah thy God from the land of Egypt; and thou shalt know no god but me, and besides me there is no saviour.

5

I did know thee 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 have they forgotten me.

7

Therefore am I unto them as a lion; as a leopard will I watch by the way;

8

I will meet them as a bear that is bereaved of her whelps, and will rend the caul of their heart; and there will I devour them like a lioness; the wild beast shall tear them.

9

It is thy destruction, O Israel, that thou art against me, against thy help.

10

Where now is thy king, that he may save thee in all thy cities? and thy judges, of whom thou saidst, Give me a king and princes?

Hosea 13:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hosea 13:7 say?
Hosea 13:7 in the American Standard Version reads: “Therefore am I unto them as a lion; as a leopard will I watch by the way; ”
Where is Hosea 13:7 in the Bible?
Hosea 13:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Hosea, chapter 13, verse 7.
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 13:7.
What translation should I read Hosea 13:7 in?
Hosea 13:7 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 13:7?
Hosea 13:7 reads (ASV): “Therefore am I unto them as a lion; as a leopard will I watch by the way; ” 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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