Hosea 13:7 net — So I will pounce on them like a lion; like a leopard I will lurk by the path.

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"So I will pounce on them like a lion; like a leopard I will lurk by the path."

— Hosea 13:7, NET Bible

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Hosea 13 — Context

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Well-Fed Israel Will Be Fed to Wild Animals But I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of Egypt. Therefore, you must not acknowledge any God but me; except me there is no Savior.

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I cared for you in the wilderness, in the dry desert where no water was.

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When they were fed, they became satisfied; when they were satisfied, they became proud; as a result, they forgot me!

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So I will pounce on them like a lion; like a leopard I will lurk by the path.

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I will attack them like a bear robbed of her cubs– I will rip open their chests. I will devour them there like a lion– like a wild animal would tear them apart.

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Israel’s King Unable to Deliver the Nation I will destroy you, O Israel! Who is there to help you?

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Where then is your king, that he may save you in all your cities? Where are your rulers for whom you asked, saying,“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 NET Bible reads: “So I will pounce on them like a lion; like a leopard I will lurk by the path.”
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 (NET): “So I will pounce on them like a lion; like a leopard I will lurk by the path.” 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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