Hosea 14:6 nasb — His shoots will sprout, And his beauty will be like the olive tree And his fragrance like the cedars of Lebanon.

NASB

"His shoots will sprout, And his beauty will be like the olive tree And his fragrance like the cedars of Lebanon."

— Hosea 14:6, NASB

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Hosea 14 — Context

3

"Assyria will not save us, We will not ride on horses; Nor will we say again, 'Our god,' To the work of our hands; For in You the orphan finds mercy."

4

I will heal their apostasy, I will love them freely, For My anger has turned away from them.

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I will be like the dew to Israel; He will blossom like the lily, And he will take root like the cedars of Lebanon.

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His shoots will sprout, And his beauty will be like the olive tree And his fragrance like the cedars of Lebanon.

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Those who live in his shadow Will again raise grain, And they will blossom like the vine. His renown will be like the wine of Lebanon.

8

O Ephraim, what more have I to do with idols? It is I who answer and look after you. I am like a luxuriant cypress; From Me comes your fruit.

9

Whoever is wise, let him understand these things; Whoever is discerning, let him know them. For the ways of the LORD are right, And the righteous will walk in them, But transgressors will stumble in them.

Hosea 14:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hosea 14:6 say?
Hosea 14:6 in the NASB reads: “His shoots will sprout, And his beauty will be like the olive tree And his fragrance like the cedars of Lebanon.”
Where is Hosea 14:6 in the Bible?
Hosea 14:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Hosea, chapter 14, verse 6.
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 14:6.
What translation should I read Hosea 14:6 in?
Hosea 14:6 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 14:6?
Hosea 14:6 reads (NASB): “His shoots will sprout, And his beauty will be like the olive tree And his fragrance like the cedars of Lebanon.” 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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