Hosea 14:2 cpdv — Israel, convert to the Lord your God. For you have been ruined by your own iniquity.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Israel, convert to the Lord your God. For you have been ruined by your own iniquity. "

— Hosea 14:2, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Hosea 14 — Context

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Let Samaria perish, because she has urged her God towards bitterness. Let them perish by the sword, let their little ones be thrown down, and let their pregnant women be cut in two.

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Israel, convert to the Lord your God. For you have been ruined by your own iniquity.

3

Take these words with you and return to the Lord. And say to him, “Remove all iniquity and accept the good. And we will repay the calves of our lips.

4

Assur will not save us; we will not ride on horses. Neither will we say any more, ‘The works of our hands are our gods,’ for those that are in you will have mercy on the orphan.”

5

I will heal their contrition; I will love them spontaneously. For my wrath has been turned away from them.

Hosea 14:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hosea 14:2 say?
Hosea 14:2 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Israel, convert to the Lord your God. For you have been ruined by your own iniquity. ”
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 (CPDV): “Israel, convert to the Lord your God. For you have been ruined by your own iniquity. ” 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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