Hosea 2:19 net — I will commit myself to you forever; I will commit myself to you in righteousness and justice, in steadfast love and te…

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"I will commit myself to you forever; I will commit myself to you in righteousness and justice, in steadfast love and tender compassion."

— Hosea 2:19, NET Bible

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Hosea 2 — Context

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“At that time,” declares the LORD,“you will call,‘My husband’; you will never again call me,‘My master.’

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For I will remove the names of the Baal idols from your lips, so that you will never again utter their names!”

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New Covenant Relationship with Repentant Israel“At that time I will make a covenant for them with the wild animals, the birds of the air, and the creatures that crawl on the ground. I will abolish the warrior’s bow and sword– that is, every weapon of warfare– from the land, and I will allow them to live securely.”

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I will commit myself to you forever; I will commit myself to you in righteousness and justice, in steadfast love and tender compassion.

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I will commit myself to you in faithfulness; then you will acknowledge the LORD.”

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Agricultural Fertility Restored to the Repentant Nation“At that time, I will willingly respond,” declares the LORD.“I will respond to the sky, and the sky will respond to the ground;

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then the ground will respond to the grain, the new wine, and the olive oil; and they will respond to‘God Plants’(Jezreel)!

Hosea 2:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hosea 2:19 say?
Hosea 2:19 in the NET Bible reads: “I will commit myself to you forever; I will commit myself to you in righteousness and justice, in steadfast love and tender compassion.”
Where is Hosea 2:19 in the Bible?
Hosea 2:19 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Hosea, chapter 2, verse 19.
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 2:19.
What translation should I read Hosea 2:19 in?
Hosea 2:19 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 2:19?
Hosea 2:19 reads (NET): “I will commit myself to you forever; I will commit myself to you in righteousness and justice, in steadfast love and tender compassion.” 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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