Hosea 14:2 bbe — Take with you words, and come back to the Lord; say to him, Let there be forgiveness for all wrongdoing, so that we may…

Bible in Basic English

"Take with you words, and come back to the Lord; say to him, Let there be forgiveness for all wrongdoing, so that we may take what is good, and give in payment the fruit of our lips."

— Hosea 14:2, Bible in Basic English

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Hosea 14 — Context

1

O Israel, come back to the Lord your God; for your evil-doing has been the cause of your fall.

2

Take with you words, and come back to the Lord; say to him, Let there be forgiveness for all wrongdoing, so that we may take what is good, and give in payment the fruit of our lips.

3

Assyria will not be our salvation; we will not go on horses; we will not again say to the work of our hands, You are our gods; for in you there is mercy for the child who has no father.

4

I will put right their errors; freely will my love be given to them, for my wrath is turned away from him.

5

I will be as the dew to Israel; he will put out flowers like a lily, and send out his roots like Lebanon.

Hosea 14:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hosea 14:2 say?
Hosea 14:2 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Take with you words, and come back to the Lord; say to him, Let there be forgiveness for all wrongdoing, so that we may take what is good, and give in payment the fruit of our lips.”
Where is Hosea 14:2 in the Bible?
Hosea 14:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Hosea, chapter 14, verse 2.
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 14:2.
What translation should I read Hosea 14:2 in?
Hosea 14:2 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 14:2?
Hosea 14:2 reads (BBE): “Take with you words, and come back to the Lord; say to him, Let there be forgiveness for all wrongdoing, so that we may take what is good, and give in payment the fruit of our lips.” 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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