Hosea 14:3 net — Assyria cannot save us; we will not ride warhorses. We will never again say,‘Our gods’ to what our own hands have made.…

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"Assyria cannot save us; we will not ride warhorses. We will never again say,‘Our gods’ to what our own hands have made. For only you will show compassion to Orphan Israel!”"

— Hosea 14:3, NET Bible

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Hosea 14 — Context

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Prophetic Call to Genuine Repentance Return, O Israel, to the LORD your God, for your sin has been your downfall!

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Return to the LORD and repent! Say to him:“Completely forgive our iniquity; accept our penitential prayer, that we may offer the praise of our lips as sacrificial bulls.

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Assyria cannot save us; we will not ride warhorses. We will never again say,‘Our gods’ to what our own hands have made. For only you will show compassion to Orphan Israel!”

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Divine Promise to Relent from Judgment and to Restore Blessings“I will heal their waywardness and love them freely, for my anger will turn away from them.

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I will be like the dew to Israel; he will blossom like a lily, he will send down his roots like a cedar of Lebanon.

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His young shoots will grow; his splendor will be like an olive tree, his fragrance like a cedar of Lebanon.

Hosea 14:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hosea 14:3 say?
Hosea 14:3 in the NET Bible reads: “Assyria cannot save us; we will not ride warhorses. We will never again say,‘Our gods’ to what our own hands have made. For only you will show compassion to Orphan Israel!””
Where is Hosea 14:3 in the Bible?
Hosea 14:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Hosea, chapter 14, verse 3.
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 14:3.
What translation should I read Hosea 14:3 in?
Hosea 14:3 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 14:3?
Hosea 14:3 reads (NET): “Assyria cannot save us; we will not ride warhorses. We will never again say,‘Our gods’ to what our own hands have made. For only you will show compassion to Orphan Israel!”” 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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