Hosea 14:2 web — Take words with you, and return to Yahweh. Tell him, "Forgive all our sins, and accept that which is good: so we offer…

World English Bible

"Take words with you, and return to Yahweh. Tell him, "Forgive all our sins, and accept that which is good: so we offer our lips like bulls."

— Hosea 14:2, World English Bible

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Hosea 14 — Context

1

Israel, return to Yahweh your God; for you have fallen because of your sin.

2

Take words with you, and return to Yahweh. Tell him, "Forgive all our sins, and accept that which is good: so we offer our lips like bulls.

3

Assyria can't save us. We won't ride on horses; neither will we say any more to the work of our hands, 'Our gods!' for in you the fatherless finds mercy."

4

"I will heal their waywardness. I will love them freely; for my anger is turned away from him.

5

I will be like the dew to Israel. He will blossom like the lily, and send down 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 World English Bible reads: “Take words with you, and return to Yahweh. Tell him, "Forgive all our sins, and accept that which is good: so we offer our lips like bulls.”
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 (WEB): “Take words with you, and return to Yahweh. Tell him, "Forgive all our sins, and accept that which is good: so we offer our lips like bulls.” 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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