Hosea 2:17 cpdv — And I will remove the names of the Baals from her mouth, and she will no longer remember their name.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And I will remove the names of the Baals from her mouth, and she will no longer remember their name. "

— Hosea 2:17, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Hosea 2 — Context

14

“Because of this, behold, I will attract her, and I will lead her into the wilderness, and I will speak to her heart.

15

And I will give to her, from the same place, her vinedressers, and the valley of Achor as a passage of hope. And she will sing there as in the days of her youth, and as in the days of her ascension from the land of Egypt.

16

And it will be in that day,” says the Lord, “that she will call me, ‘My Husband,’ and she will no longer call me, ‘My Baal.’

17

And I will remove the names of the Baals from her mouth, and she will no longer remember their name.

18

And in that day, I will strike a deal with them, with the beasts of the field, and with the birds of the sky, and with the creatures of the earth. And I will crush the bow and the sword, and I will wipe away war from the earth. And I will let them sleep securely.

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And I will betroth you to me forever, and I will betroth you to me in justice and judgment, and in mercy and compassion.

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And I will wed you to me in faith, and you will know that I am the Lord.

Hosea 2:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hosea 2:17 say?
Hosea 2:17 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And I will remove the names of the Baals from her mouth, and she will no longer remember their name. ”
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 (CPDV): “And I will remove the names of the Baals from her mouth, and she will no longer remember their name. ” 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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