Hosea 14:9 cpdv — Ephraim will say, “What are idols to me anymore?” I will listen to him, and I will set him straight like a healthy spru…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Ephraim will say, “What are idols to me anymore?” I will listen to him, and I will set him straight like a healthy spruce tree. Your fruit has been found by me. "

— Hosea 14:9, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Hosea 14 — Context

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I will be like the dew; Israel will spring forth like the lily, and his root will spread out like that of the cedars of Lebanon.

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His branches will advance, and his glory will be like the olive tree, and his fragrance will be like that of the cedars of Lebanon.

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They will be converted, sitting in his shadow. They will live on wheat, and they will grow like a vine. His memorial will be like the wine of the cedars of Lebanon.

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Ephraim will say, “What are idols to me anymore?” I will listen to him, and I will set him straight like a healthy spruce tree. Your fruit has been found by me.

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Who is wise and will understand this? Who has understanding and will know these things? For the ways of the Lord are straight, and the just will walk in them, but truly, the traitors will fall in them.

Hosea 14:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hosea 14:9 say?
Hosea 14:9 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Ephraim will say, “What are idols to me anymore?” I will listen to him, and I will set him straight like a healthy spruce tree. Your fruit has been found by me. ”
Where is Hosea 14:9 in the Bible?
Hosea 14:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Hosea, chapter 14, verse 9.
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 14:9.
What translation should I read Hosea 14:9 in?
Hosea 14:9 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 14:9?
Hosea 14:9 reads (CPDV): “Ephraim will say, “What are idols to me anymore?” I will listen to him, and I will set him straight like a healthy spruce tree. Your fruit has been found by me. ” 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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