Hosea 13:9 cpdv — Perdition is yours, Israel. Your help is only in me.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Perdition is yours, Israel. Your help is only in me. "

— Hosea 13:9, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Hosea 13 — Context

6

According to their pastures, they have been filled up and have been satisfied. And they have lifted up their heart, and they have forgotten me.

7

And I will be to them like a lioness, like a leopard in the way of the Assyrians.

8

I will run to meet them like a bear that has been robbed of her young, and I will split open the middle of their liver. And I will devour them there like a lion; the beast of the field will tear them apart.

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Perdition is yours, Israel. Your help is only in me.

10

Where is your king? Now, especially, let him save you in all your cities, and from your judges, about whom you said, “Give me kings and princes.”

11

I will give you a king in my wrath, and I will take him away in my indignation.

12

The iniquity of Ephraim has been bound; his sin has been engulfed.

Hosea 13:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hosea 13:9 say?
Hosea 13:9 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Perdition is yours, Israel. Your help is only in me. ”
Where is Hosea 13:9 in the Bible?
Hosea 13:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Hosea, chapter 13, verse 9.
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 13:9.
What translation should I read Hosea 13:9 in?
Hosea 13:9 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 13:9?
Hosea 13:9 reads (CPDV): “Perdition is yours, Israel. Your help is only in me. ” 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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