Hosea 2:20 asv — I will even betroth thee unto me in faithfulness; and thou shalt know Jehovah.

American Standard Version

"I will even betroth thee unto me in faithfulness; and thou shalt know Jehovah. "

— Hosea 2:20, American Standard Version

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Hosea 2 — Context

17

For I will take away the names of the Baalim out of her mouth, and they shall no more be mentioned by their name.

18

And in that day will I make a covenant for them with the beasts of the field, and with the birds of the heavens, and with the creeping things of the ground: and I will break the bow and the sword and the battle out of the land, and will make them to lie down safely.

19

And I will betroth thee unto me for ever; yea, I will betroth thee unto me in righteousness, and in justice, and in lovingkindness, and in mercies.

20

I will even betroth thee unto me in faithfulness; and thou shalt know Jehovah.

21

And it shall come to pass in that day, I will answer, saith Jehovah, I will answer the heavens, and they shall answer the earth;

22

and the earth shall answer the grain, and the new wine, and the oil; and they shall answer Jezreel.

23

And I will sow her unto me in the earth; and I will have mercy upon her that had not obtained mercy; and I will say to them that were not my people, Thou art my people; and they shall say, Thou art my God.

Hosea 2:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hosea 2:20 say?
Hosea 2:20 in the American Standard Version reads: “I will even betroth thee unto me in faithfulness; and thou shalt know Jehovah. ”
Where is Hosea 2:20 in the Bible?
Hosea 2:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Hosea, chapter 2, verse 20.
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 2:20.
What translation should I read Hosea 2:20 in?
Hosea 2:20 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 2:20?
Hosea 2:20 reads (ASV): “I will even betroth thee unto me in faithfulness; and thou shalt know Jehovah. ” 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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