Hosea 13:8 bbe — I will come face to face with them like a bear whose young ones have been taken from her, and their inmost hearts will…

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"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."

— Hosea 13:8, Bible in Basic English

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“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 lion: the wild beast shall tear them.”
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Hosea 13 — Context

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

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

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

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.

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

Where is your king, that he may be your saviour? and all your rulers, that they may take up your cause? of whom you said, Give me a king and rulers.

I have given you a king, because I was angry, and have taken him away in my wrath.

Hosea 13:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hosea 13:8 say?

Hosea 13:8 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “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.”

Where is Hosea 13:8 in the Bible?

Hosea 13:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Hosea, chapter 13, verse 8.

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 13:8.

What translation should I read Hosea 13:8 in?

Hosea 13:8 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 13:8?

Hosea 13:8 reads (BBE): “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.” 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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