Hosea 2:17 bbe — For I will take away the names of the Baals out of her mouth, and never again will she say their names.

Bible in Basic English

"For I will take away the names of the Baals out of her mouth, and never again will she say their names."

— Hosea 2:17, Bible in Basic English

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Hosea 2 — Context

14

For this cause I will make her come into the waste land and will say words of comfort to her.

15

And I will give her vine-gardens from there, and the valley of Achor for a door of hope; and she will give her answer there as in the days when she was young, and as in the time when she came up out of the land of Egypt.

16

And in that day, says the Lord, you will say to me, Ishi; and you will never again give me the name of Baali;

17

For I will take away the names of the Baals out of her mouth, and never again will she say their names.

18

And in that day I will make an agreement for them with the beasts of the field and the birds of heaven and the things which go low on the earth; I will put an end to the bow and the sword and war in all the land, and will make them take their rest in peace.

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And I will take you as my bride for ever; truly, I will take you as my bride in righteousness and in right judging, in love and in mercies.

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I will take you as my bride in good faith, and you will have knowledge of the Lord.

Hosea 2:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hosea 2:17 say?
Hosea 2:17 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “For I will take away the names of the Baals out of her mouth, and never again will she say their names.”
Where is Hosea 2:17 in the Bible?
Hosea 2:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Hosea, chapter 2, verse 17.
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 2:17.
What translation should I read Hosea 2:17 in?
Hosea 2:17 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 2:17?
Hosea 2:17 reads (BBE): “For I will take away the names of the Baals out of her mouth, and never again will she say their names.” 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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